LeBron James career points tracker: Lakers star passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for NBA scoring record

Oklahoma City Thunder v Los Angeles Lakers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar's career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

By Yahoo Sports Staff, Yahoo Sports

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James finally caught Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and set the NBA's all-time scoring record on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Abdul-Jabbar scored 38,387 career points and held the record from April 1984, eight months before James was born, to Tuesday.

LeBron James’ recent scoring performances

Feb. 4: Pelicans 131, Lakers 126 — 27 points

Feb. 2: Lakers 112, Pacers 111 — 26 points

Jan. 31: Lakers 129, Knicks 123 (OT) — 28 points

Jan. 28: Celtics 125, Lakers 121 (OT) — 41 points

Jan. 25: Lakers 113, Spurs 104 — 20 points

Jan. 24: Clippers 133, Lakers 115 — 46 points