LeBron James makes NBA history with 16,000 career field goals

LeBron James has reached another extraordinary milestone, becoming the first player in NBA history to record 16,000 successful field goals during the regular season.

The Philadelphia 76ers star achieved the landmark during Wednesday's 112-106 victory over the Detroit Pistons. James reached the mark with a left-handed layup early in the second quarter, driving past John Collins after creating space with a series of dribble moves.

The 41-year-old finished the game with 13 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in 33 minutes, helping Philadelphia secure its eighth victory of the season.

James now leads the NBA's all-time field goals list by a significant margin. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ranks second with 15,837 successful shots, followed by Karl Malone with 13,528. Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan complete the top five with 12,681 and 12,192 respectively.

The achievement adds another record to an already remarkable career. James is the NBA's all-time leading scorer and is currently playing his 24th season, having continued his career with Philadelphia after previously representing Cleveland, Miami and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Even at 41, James continues to add to his legacy, demonstrating remarkable longevity at the highest level of professional basketball.