Over his 23-year career — also an NBA record — James has checked every box, often multiple times. He's a 22-time All-Star, has made 21 All-NBA teams, is a six-time All Defensive team honoree, the 2007-08 scoring champ, the 2003-04 Rookie of the Year and a four-time NBA champion. His legacy and status as a future Hall of Famer was secured long ago.

LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most field goals in NBA history but his night ended with a disheartening loss and a sore left elbow. James hit a

LeBron James surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most field goals in NBA history as the Los Angeles Lakers lose at the Denver Nuggets.

James, who set another NBA record in Thursday’s loss to the Nuggets, was forced to the floor when Nikola Jokic contested a shot, causing the 41-year-old’s elbow injury.

NBA star LeBron James screamed in pain after crashing into his elbow during the Los Angeles Lakers' loss 120-113 to the Denver Nuggets, snapping their three-game wining streak

Jabbar's record for career field goals in the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-113 loss to Denver on Thursday night, with the Nuggets getting 28 points each from All-Stars Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. James injured his left elbow on a layup that pulled Los Angeles to 110-106 with four minutes to go and left

LeBron James made the 15,838th FG of his career on Thursday night, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most made field goals in NBA history.

LeBron had already passed Abdul-Jabbar for most points scored in NBA history.

After seeing Jayson Tatum officially return from injury, Lakers star LeBron James had a message for the Celtics superstar.