Lebron James is 89 points away from breaking the NBA’s all-time scoring record (38,299 points), held by former Laker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. For a long time, many thought this record was insurmountable, but now it is only fitting that another Laker legend is set to hold the title. The question now transitions from if he’ll break the record to when.
So let’s break down all you need to know about the NBA’s all-time scoring record being broken and when LeBron may strategically choose to do so. Oh yeah, you can bet on this to happen too, as DraftKings Sportsbook has listed odds on the event (shown below). New to DraftKings? Click our exclusive welcome bonus to turn $5 into $200 on your first bet.
Odds For When LeBron James Will Break NBA Scoring Record
| Date | Team | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 2/9/23 | vs MIL Bucks | +110 |
| 2/7/23 | vs OKC Thunder | +140 |
| 2/11/23 | at GS Warriors | +300 |
| 2/13/23 | at POR Trail Blazers | +950 |
| 2/28/23 | at MEM Grizzlies | +2000 |
| 2/15/23 | vs NO Pelicans | +2500 |
| 2/4/23 | at NO Pelicans | +3000 |
| 2/23/23 | vs GS Warriors | +5000 |
| 2/26/23 | at DAL Mavericks | +10000 |
| 2/2/23 | at IND Pacers | +50000 |
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook as of 2 pm ET on Feb. 1
Which Game Will LeBron Break The NBA Scoring Record?
Currently, LeBron is averaging 30.2 points this season. This puts him in range to break the NBA scoring record as early as Feb. 7 against Oklahoma City. However, this will be no ordinary achievement, and many thought Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s record would never be broken. You would think that it should be nationally televised, right? Well, the answer would be no if LeBron stays on the track we just described. That is unless national networks butt in to broadcast the OKC vs. Lakers matchup.
Feb. 9, though. Now we’re talking. Consider this scenario:
The Lakers will be at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on national television (TNT). Betting these +110 odds become more enticing as LeBron recorded a double-double with 28 points in the Lakers’ only game against the Bucks this year. So with the odds truly in his favor, LeBron will have a chance to have his family, friends, and home crowd around him as he ascends to basketball immortality.
Count on Feb. 9 to be a day to remember.
