Abdul-Jabbar holds the all-time scoring record with 38,387 points, which took him 1,560 games spanning 20 seasons in the NBA. Abdul-Jabbar perfected the sky hook, which was impossible to defend against the 7-foot-2 Hall of Fame center.
Wilt Chamberlain held the previous record with 31,419 points before Abdul-Jabbar passed him on April 5, 1984, while playing for the Lakers. Abdul-Jabbar played five more seasons with the Lakers before he retired at the end of the 1988-89 season, setting the all-time record at 38,387 points.
It took 34 years, but someone will finally catch Abdul-Jabbar.
Abdul-Jabbar only attempted 18 3-pointers in his career, and he connected on just one. Abdul-Jabbar knocked down 6,712 free throws and 15,837 total baskets during his career for 38,387 points.
Abdul-Jabbar spent the first six seasons of his career with the Milwaukee Bucks, before playing 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. In six seasons with the Bucks, Abdul-Jabbar scored 14,211 points and averaged 30.4 points per game. In 14 seasons with the Lakers, Abdul-Jabbar averaged 22.1 points per game.
James scored 7,126 points in 260 games as a member of the Lakers, while averaging 27.4 points per game. He scored 7,919 points in 294 games during four seasons with the Miami Heat, while averaging 26.9 points per game. He also spent two stints with the Cleveland Cavs. In 11 total seasons with the Cavs, he scored 23,119 points in 849 games, while averaging 27.2 points per game.
