LeBron James Scoring Record: When & How Will He Break It?
Last updated: Feb 8, 2023, 5:49AM | Published: Feb 2, 2023, 5:06AM
LeBron James is set to add another statistical record to his already glittering career when he eventually surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most points in NBA history.
It is yet another accolade for the man they call King James, who is stacking up an impressive resume that puts his name right alongside the all-time elite.
The biggest question isn't if LeBron James breaks the NBA's all-time scoring record, but how and when.
Luckily for Aussie punters, there's betting markets out there.
Bookmakers are offering unique betting markets for Australians, allowing punters to bet on the type of basket that LeBron James will nail to break the scoring record itself as well as the team he will do it against.
Who Will LeBron James Break The NBA Scoring Record Against?
LeBron James is now just 36 points off breaking the all time NBA scoring record.
Which now begs the question - who will LeBron James break the NBA all time scoring record against?
36 points away 👑
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 5, 2023
Watch LeBron close in on the record this week on #NBAonTNT! pic.twitter.com/q23hBkdLRz
Bookmakers currently have markets up which looks at the team he'll break the record against, and we've had our Stats Insider data experts crunch the numbers to see the likelihood of each outcome as compared to the odds.
| Date | Team | Percentage | SI Fair Odds | Bookmaker Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/02/23 | OKC | 36.8% | $2.70 | $3.00 |
| 09/02/23 | Milwaukee | 55.6% | $1.80 | $1.83 |
| 11/02/23 | Golden State | 7.2% | $14.00 | $4.33 |
| 12/02/23 | Portland | 0.4% | $263.20 | $18.00 |
How Will LeBron James Break The NBA Scoring Record?
Not only can Aussie punters wager on which team LeBron will break the scoring record against, they can also bet on the way he will do it.
The top option for LeBron James to break the NBA scoring record is a 2pt field goal, which is at the $1.75 mark.
A 3pt field goal is the second best option $3.00 while nailing a free throw to claim the record is the least favoured option at $6.00.
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LeBron James Scoring Breakdown for 2022/23
This season has been one of the most prolific scoring campaigns for LeBron, which is staggering considering he is currently at the age of 38.
James is averaging over 30 points per game, which he has only done three other times across his 20 seasons in the NBA.
Here's how LeBron James has scored his baskets so far throughout the 2022/23 NBA season:
| PPG | FG% | 3PM | 3P% | FT% |
| 30.2 | 50.5 | 2.2 | 31.0 | 76.5 |
These averages have LeBron James breaking the all time NBA scoring record within the next three games, which coincides with a two game home stretch against OKC and Milwaukee.
How You Can Watch Lebron James Break the Scoring Record in Australia
Australians wanting to watch LeBron James break the NBA all-time scoring record are able to do so in multiple ways.
LeBron James on chasing the NBA’s all-time scoring record: “I’m going to do it. It’s just a matter of time when I’m going to do it. I’m not going anywhere. I’m going to be in this league for at least a few more years.” pic.twitter.com/kIPmDFwF0F
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) February 1, 2023
NBA enthusiasts can sign up for NBA League Pass, which gives them access to every game of the season, while Foxtel/Kayo Sports broadcast up to seven games per week to Australian audiences.
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