All-Time Scoring Record About to Fall

[Moranis]

In thinking about LeBron breaking the record, I've arrived at the conclusion that scoring so many points was much more difficult for Malone and Kareem, because a) the game was much more physical back then, and b) neither of those guys was ever the league's "golden boy," so they weren't given as much preferential treatment from officials.

And yes, I'm a bit salty about LeBron getting the record. I pretty much can't stand him.

Don’t worry our resident Lebron fan will be in with some obscure small sample stat that proves Lebron had the toughest path. At a larger level I think these all time records are going to get destroyed if the NBA doesn’t adjust the rules to allow defense. There were two games with 270+ tonight. People are scoring 30-40 every game and there are like 6 guys averaging 30+

Wilt's 100 will never be broken.

That's probably as much because teams don't want to disrespect their opponent.  I can't imagine another player will take 63 shots (and another 32 FTAs).  But Kobe, if he was playing today?  With the overall increase in scoring and poor defense, he might be able to jack up enough to get there.

It won't take 63 shots or 32 FT's with the 3 pointer.  I mean Harden had a 60 point game in which he took only 24 FG's (though he did have 23 FT's that game).  He's also had a whole bunch of 50+ point games where he only had a handful of FT's. 

Heck Lillard's 60 point game the other day he only had 10 FT's and 29 FG's.  The 9 of 15 from 3 makes that type of scoring easier.

Obviously to get to 100, you'd need a lot more attempts, but you get one of these great 3 point shooters who just gets hot and I could see 100 with something like 45-50 shots and those games have happened.  Kobe's 81 he was 28 of 46 from the field (7 of 13 from 3) and was 18 of 20 from the line.  You start making some of the those 2 point misses, 3 point makes and that number can go up very quickly.  And Kobe also had a 47 and 50 shot game in his career, so it isn't hard to see how that level of shots could lead to it, especially if scoring continues to increase across the board.

[celticsclay]

In thinking about LeBron breaking the record, I've arrived at the conclusion that scoring so many points was much more difficult for Malone and Kareem, because a) the game was much more physical back then, and b) neither of those guys was ever the league's "golden boy," so they weren't given as much preferential treatment from officials.

And yes, I'm a bit salty about LeBron getting the record. I pretty much can't stand him.

Don’t worry our resident Lebron fan will be in with some obscure small sample stat that proves Lebron had the toughest path. At a larger level I think these all time records are going to get destroyed if the NBA doesn’t adjust the rules to allow defense. There were two games with 270+ tonight. People are scoring 30-40 every game and there are like 6 guys averaging 30+

Lol 100% called it. Only nice part of this record being broken is this thread will stop getting bumped and along with it the worshipping of a star player on our biggest rival.

[Roy H.]

In thinking about LeBron breaking the record, I've arrived at the conclusion that scoring so many points was much more difficult for Malone and Kareem, because a) the game was much more physical back then, and b) neither of those guys was ever the league's "golden boy," so they weren't given as much preferential treatment from officials.

And yes, I'm a bit salty about LeBron getting the record. I pretty much can't stand him.

Don’t worry our resident Lebron fan will be in with some obscure small sample stat that proves Lebron had the toughest path. At a larger level I think these all time records are going to get destroyed if the NBA doesn’t adjust the rules to allow defense. There were two games with 270+ tonight. People are scoring 30-40 every game and there are like 6 guys averaging 30+

Lol 100% called it. Only nice part of this record being broken is this thread will stop getting bumped and along with it the worshipping of a star player on our biggest rival.

Or, it could get continually bumped every game Lebron plays in, as he extends the record further and further.  Haha.

[celticsclay]

In thinking about LeBron breaking the record, I've arrived at the conclusion that scoring so many points was much more difficult for Malone and Kareem, because a) the game was much more physical back then, and b) neither of those guys was ever the league's "golden boy," so they weren't given as much preferential treatment from officials.

And yes, I'm a bit salty about LeBron getting the record. I pretty much can't stand him.

Don’t worry our resident Lebron fan will be in with some obscure small sample stat that proves Lebron had the toughest path. At a larger level I think these all time records are going to get destroyed if the NBA doesn’t adjust the rules to allow defense. There were two games with 270+ tonight. People are scoring 30-40 every game and there are like 6 guys averaging 30+

Lol 100% called it. Only nice part of this record being broken is this thread will stop getting bumped and along with it the worshipping of a star player on our biggest rival.

Or, it could get continually bumped every game Lebron plays in, as he extends the record further and further.  Haha.

Oh god

[mqtcelticsfan]

Isn’t “all-time” a bit of an embellishment when you consider that “all-time” means 75 years?  That’s only a decade older than me.   Big deal.  75 years from now there will have been a half-dozen new GOATs. Same will be true in football.  When I was a kid (apparently in ancient times) no one was ever going to break Ruth’s home run record or Gehrig’s iron man record.  No one would ever compare to Jim Brown or Russell/Chamberlain. 

GOAT is just a moment in time.

With all due respect, this is one of the most bizarre sports arguments I’ve ever seen. LeBron will have scored more points than anybody else in the history of professional basketball. I get that the history of professional sports doesn’t go back far in relation to the rest of human history, but it’s still extremely noteworthy, especially when you consider the record has stood for about 40 of those 75 years. I understand your point about calling new people the GOAT every generation, but this isn’t that.

[Donoghus]

Saw a neat trivia question.  Only 7 players played against both Kareem & Lebron.

If you can get more than 2-3 of them without Googling, color me impressed.

[mqtcelticsfan]

In thinking about LeBron breaking the record, I've arrived at the conclusion that scoring so many points was much more difficult for Malone and Kareem, because a) the game was much more physical back then, and b) neither of those guys was ever the league's "golden boy," so they weren't given as much preferential treatment from officials.

And yes, I'm a bit salty about LeBron getting the record. I pretty much can't stand him.

It’s tempting to think it’s just easier to score now, much like how recent all the 3PM records are or passing records in the NFL, but there’s gotta be a reason that only 2 guys have come within spitting distance of the top 3 in the past 20 years other than LeBron.

[86MaxwellSmart]

LeBron has over 2,200 career 3 Pointers
Kareem had ONE

Scoring Record is about to be passed, kinda unfairly.

[Kernewek]

Saw a neat trivia question.  Only 7 players played against both Kareem & Lebron.

If you can get more than 2-3 of them without Googling, color me impressed.

Kareem retired in 89? and LeBron was obviously drafted in 2003... this is hard. First thought is Jordan but he retired just before James was drafted.

[Donoghus]

Saw a neat trivia question.  Only 7 players played against both Kareem & Lebron.

If you can get more than 2-3 of them without Googling, color me impressed.

Kareem retired in 89? and LeBron was obviously drafted in 2003... this is hard. First thought is Jordan but he retired just before James was drafted.

It's not easy, trust me.

[Roy H.]

Saw a neat trivia question.  Only 7 players played against both Kareem & Lebron.

If you can get more than 2-3 of them without Googling, color me impressed.

Kareem retired in 89? and LeBron was obviously drafted in 2003... this is hard. First thought is Jordan but he retired just before James was drafted.

Two I feel good about:  Reggie Miller, Karl Malone

David Robinson?  Scottie Pippen?

[mqtcelticsfan]

Saw a neat trivia question.  Only 7 players played against both Kareem & Lebron.

If you can get more than 2-3 of them without Googling, color me impressed.

Kareem retired in 89? and LeBron was obviously drafted in 2003... this is hard. First thought is Jordan but he retired just before James was drafted.

It's not easy, trust me.

Did Shawn Kemp somehow pull it off? Maybe Vlade Divac, but he would have played with Kareem?

[Donoghus]

Saw a neat trivia question.  Only 7 players played against both Kareem & Lebron.

If you can get more than 2-3 of them without Googling, color me impressed.

Kareem retired in 89? and LeBron was obviously drafted in 2003... this is hard. First thought is Jordan but he retired just before James was drafted.

Two I feel good about:  Reggie Miller, Karl Malone

David Robinson?  Scottie Pippen?

This is where it gets a bit tricky.  Played against both

[Donoghus]

Btw, Reggie is one.

[celticsclay]

I am guessing Malone, pippen, Reggie miller, Marc Jackson and Kevin Willis (Willis I am pretty certain if he played forever and then a stint of like 10 games when he in his mid 40’s).