Shaquille O'Neal encourages LeBron James to pursue 50,000 career points

Shaquille O'Neal expressed his belief that LeBron James could reach 50,000 career points while playing for the Philadelphia 76ers. O'Neal, speaking on The Old Man and The Three podcast, urged James to extend his career and solidify his scoring record, which currently stands at 43,440 regular season points. With fellow scorers like Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese Maxey on the team, James may score fewer points this season, making the 50,000 mark a challenging goal. O'Neal acknowledged James's unique physical abilities, suggesting that while it may seem unlikely, it is not impossible for him to achieve this milestone.

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