Key Highlights
- LeBron James becomes the second player in Lakers history to make 1,000 3-pointers.
- James achieved this feat during a 129-101 road victory over the Golden State Warriors.
- Kobe Bryant is the only other Lakers player to have made 1,000+ 3-pointers in team history.
- James made his first four 3-point attempts in the game and finished with 22 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds.
The Legacy of LeBron James
Jordan, you might think this is new, but LeBron James just added another feather to his cap. On February 28, 2026, at the tender age of 41, he joined Kobe Bryant as the second player in Lakers history to make a staggering 1,000 3-pointers. Not always easy for someone who’s been with the team since 2018, but here we are.
The achievement came during a blowout road victory over the Golden State Warriors, where James made his first four 3-point attempts in a row.
He finished with 22 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds, helping the Lakers snap their three-game losing streak. At least, that’s the plan.
Golden State’s Struggles
The Warriors were digging themselves a hole from the first quarter. Without Kristaps Porziņģis (still out due to “illness”) and Stephen Curry (nursing a right knee injury), they couldn’t keep pace with a Lakers squad that shot 19 of 41 from beyond the arc.
Curry missed his 10th straight game. When asked about his recovery, he told ESPN’s Malika Andrews, “I’m feeling better.
This is a weird one. It’s kind of unpredictable how it would heal, but every day since All-Star week has been progress. That’s all I can ask for, and hopefully I’m back out there soon.”
Curry admitted that his return will be a pain tolerance thing. “I haven’t gotten on the court yet,” he said. “But just trying to stay in shape, strengthen everything else around my body, knowing that once you get back, it’s a full sprint to the playoffs. So once I get back on the court, it is something that you don’t want to have lingering because it can get worse.”
James’s Resilience
LeBron James has remained healthy since missing the first 14 games of the season due to sciatica. As he enters his eighth season with the Lakers, he’s already a record-breaker. His contract is set to expire at the end of the 2025-26 campaign, making this moment all the more significant.
James has made 2,618 3s in his career, including 1,251 with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
This latest achievement puts him right up there with Kobe Bryant as a Lakers legend. As he continues to dominate, one can’t help but wonder what his legacy will be.
Is the NBA’s MVP award up for grabs? With stars like James and Dončić putting on show after show, anything is possible in this unpredictable league.
