The Los Angeles Lakers have exceeded everyone's expectations since the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade and have turned into a legitimate championship contender. The Lakers are on a seven-game winning streak,

LeBron James becoming the first NBA player to reach 50,000 career points was meaningful because it created another way to appreciate his sustained excellence.

NBA points. He’s one point away from getting to that number, which takes into account his regular season and playoff scoring.