James up to fifth in NBA all-time points table

Lebron James propelled himself up to fifth in the NBA’S all-time scoring list as he led the LA Lakers to a 126-117 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

A three-point play with 3:55 minutes to go saw James surpass Wilt Chamberlain to take the number five spot.

Finishing with 44 points, as well as 10 rebounds and nine assists, his career total increased to 31,425 points during a fourth win in a row for the Lakers.

Kareem Abdul-jabbar remains the NBA’S alltime top scorer on 38,387 points, followed by Karl Malone (36,928), Kobe Bryant (33,643), Michael Jordan (32,292) and James.

It means five of the top six scorers in NBA history have played for the Lakers.

It was James’ most impressive game yet for the Lakers following his move from Cleveland Cavaliers.

But the superstar with no shortage of historic achievements was more excited about leading his surging new team to yet another win. He fell just short of his 75th tripledouble during a sterling performance.

Afterwards, James praised Chamberlain as, “One of the most dominant forces we ever had in our game, along with Shaq. One of the greatest Lakers to ever play the game. A 100-point scorer. One of the greatest scorer-rebounders to ever play this game.”

James will donate his jersey and the game ball to his I Promise School back in Ohio.

“Anytime my name is mentioned with some of the greats to play this game, I always think back to my hometown, where I come from, how far I’ve come,” he said.