LeBron James passes legend Wilt Chamberlain for third all-time on NBA's field goal list

Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James has achieved ar milestone in his 18-year career with NBA. On Thursday (Friday IST), James surpassed NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain on NBA's all-time field goal list (12,682). King James was already close to goal before Lakers game against Denver Nuggets. 

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Before game, James was three field goals away from surpassing Chamberlain. four-time NBA champion passed mark in first quarter, 7:07 minutes into game. NBA icon had overcome Chamberlain on all-time scoring list in vember 2018 itself. As per NBA, he makes around 735 field goals every season. If he continues, James can beat or stars currently ranked above him. 

At present, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar leads list, having made 15,837 field goals in his career. Karl Malone ranks next with 13,528 field goals made in 1,476 games played. While King James will most likely past Malone, passing Abdul-Jabbar might depend on how he plays towards end of his career. 

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NBA All-time field goal list (Top Five):

• * – expected to change.

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Interestingly, Chamberlain also made last field goal of his career with Lakers. 

James, on or hand, is ranked third in field goals — and also total points. On January 25, 2020, James passed late Kobe Bryant on all-time lead scoring list in Bryant's hometown Philadelphia, just a few hours before Lakers legend passed away in a helicopter crash. James still ranks below Bryant in list of field goals attempted. 

LeBron James record

As per reports, James will end his career as only player to rank in top ten for points, field goals, assists and triple-doubles. While James might need around three seasons to catch up to Abdul-Jabbar, latter attempted 18 three-pointers in his entire career, Chamberlain (who has scored 100 in one single game) played while re was three-point line. 

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