LeBron James has one of the the most impressive resumes in the NBA and the long list of accolades only keeps growing. Today, he stands as one of the most recognizable athletes in the world with a net worth soaring through the skies. This is all because of his never-quit type of mentality. The King always excels to win more than what he already has. And he most definitely isn’t satisfied with everything he’s got under his belt.
The Los Angeles Lakers star has been the best thing that happened to the league since the arrival of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. James continues to dominate the league with his scoring abilities and high basketball IQ. Being the oldest athlete in the NBA has not stopped him from achieving greatness. And by the looks of it, he might not call it quits anytime soon as well. James is here to stay for a long time.
LeBron James is currently in his 21st season in the league. He will soon surpass players like Kobe Bryant, Dirk Nowitzki, and Vince Carter for the most seasons played in the league. James is closing in on his 39th birthday which is due to happen after Christmas. He is currently averaging 25.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game. With his 18th Christmas Day appearance coming up, let’s look at his stats on everyone’s favorite holiday.
LeBron James is the all-time leading scorer on Christmas Day Games
Much like MJ, LeBron James has become a staple feature during Christmas Day games. He has already appeared for 17 games and tied Bryant’s record for most Christmas Day appearances last season. But his success extends beyond the appearances as well. The NBA’s all-time leader in points has a few impressive career feats on Christmas Day games.
LeBron is known for having dominating stateliness during Christmas Day games. In 17 games, the 4x NBA Champion has averaged 27.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 7 assists per game. He has also shot 49.7% from the field and close to 30% from three-point land as well. His best appearance was against the Golden State Warriors in 2016, when he scored 31 points along with 13 rebounds.
That was certainly a rivalry for the ages, and it also marked the end of an era, the final year that featured Christmas Jerseys. So far, LeBron James has recorded the most points in Christmas Day games with 460 points. He also ranks first in assists, and second in rebounds, three-pointers, and steals on Christmas Day. Soon he will have his plastered all over the Christmas Day records.