In a world overflowing with mediocrity, there exists a basketball titan: LeBron James. The King is about to unleash a new level of awe as he inches closer to the historic milestone of 50,000 combined points in the NBA regular season and playoffs. Can you believe it? If he nets just one point in the Lakers’ game against the New Orleans Pelicans, he’ll be the first player ever to reach this jaw-dropping number.

The excitement is palpable. Just days ago, during a nail-biting 108-102 win against the Clippers, James punched in 17 points, climbing to a staggering 49,999. That’s right, just one point away from glory and what a moment it would be! At 40 years young, he continues waving his magic wand (also known as a basketball) with the grace of a 20-year-old. Meanwhile, most players in their late 30s would be contemplating retirement, LeBron is churning out an average of 29.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 6.9 assists each game. It’s safe to say he’s not slowing down anytime soon.

His longevity is nothing short of Herculean. In fact, he’s tied with Vince Carter for the most seasons played, greying hair and all, but unlike the rest of the NBA crew hanging up their sneakers to settle into soothing recliners, LeBron has let age become his sidekick rather than his adversary. He might even bless us with another record-breaking season next year, stay tuned for that!

All of this excellence is anchored by LeBron’s evergreen consistency. Let’s not forget his unreal streak of scoring at least 10 points in 1,277 consecutive games. That’s a record most players couldn’t dream of achieving, let alone maintaining.

Recognized as the top scorer in both NBA history for the regular season and playoffs, LeBron’s accolades continue to pile up like the world’s biggest mound of avocado toast. His 41st Player of the Month award for February further cements not just his talent, but his dominance. Remember when Karl Malone held that title at 37? LeBron casually smashed that benchmark as if it were a layup.

So, as you grab your overpriced coffee and scroll through social media, keep an eye out for LeBron’s moment of history. Whether you’re a fan or just a witness to greatness, this is one for the books, and we can’t wait to see him wipe the floor with mediocrity once more.