LeBron James Scores 300th Point In Olympics, Joins Elite Three-Person Club

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made history in Paris Wednesday against South Sudan, becoming the third player in Team USA history to score 300 points in Olympics competition. The two-time gold medallist joins Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant as the only players to achieve the feat.

James, the all-time leading NBA scorer, has become known for his longevity and consistently elite play, so it’s natural that the 39-year-old would earn an Olympics scoring title as well in his fourth Team USA appearance.

Against South Sudan, James scored his 300th point in the first quarter and finished the game with 12 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Even at an advanced age by basketball standards, he remains the leader of the American roster and has repeatedly delivered in the team’s pursuit of another gold medal.

“That’s what I told my brother after the first day, I was like dude’s 40 and he’s the best player on the court,” Amen Thompson, Houston Rockets Forward and USA Select member, said during a training camp last month.

While James may have finally entered the exclusive 300-point club at this year’s Olympics, it may be difficult for him take the top spot in the time he has remaining.

With 306 career points, he may be able to overtake Anthony at 336. But Durant, his current Team USA teammate, now has 472 and is likely to score even more as a floor leader besides James in 2024. Durant has taken every opportunity to play for Team USA in the Olympics since 2012, winning three gold medals in the process.

With James, Durant and a slew of NBA stars representing the United States in Paris this year, the team is heavily favored to win gold again. As the team prepares for the knockout stage, scoring records will only matter so much with competition like France and Germany waiting in the wings.