On February 2, 2025, the Dallas Mavericks stunned everyone by trading their superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Luka Doncic's ranking in the NBA’s All-Time Scoring Leaders before turning 26Luka Doncic (Photo by Gary A. Vasquez/Imagn Images)
This move was one of the most shocking in NBA history and left fans reeling. As the dust settled, the Mavericks faced a wave of criticism from their supporters. To add fuel to the fire, new information about Doncic started surfacing on social media, sparking even more debate among fans.

Legion Hoops recently shared a list of the NBA’s All-Time Scoring Leaders before turning 26 on X (formerly Twitter). At the top of the list is Lakers superstar LeBron James, who scored 16,081 points. Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is in second place with 14,851 points.

Former NBA player Carmelo Anthony ranks third with 12,711 points, while Tracy McGrady holds fourth with 12,423 points. NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who died in a tragic helicopter crash, is in fifth place with 12,215 points.

The most surprising entry is sixth place: Luka Doncic, who has 12,205 points. This revelation sparked fan debates, with some criticizing the Mavericks for their decision to trade Doncic to the Lakers.

Luka Doncic’s Stellar Performance In The Recent Game Against The Los Angeles Clippers

The Los Angeles Lakers recently competed against the Los Angeles Clippers in an exciting game at Crypto.com Arena. The match kept fans on the edge of their seats. Star player Luka Doncic delivered an outstanding performance, playing for 35 minutes and scoring 31 points, with 5 assists and 2 rebounds.

Another key contributor was LeBron James, who recorded a double-double with 28 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 assists in 37 minutes of play. Their combined efforts led the Lakers to a narrow victory, winning 106-102 over the Clippers. This win marks the Lakers’ fifth consecutive victory in the ongoing 2024-25 NBA season.

Doncic has been consistently strong for the team, recently achieving a triple-double in a 107–99 win over the Mavericks. The Lakers currently sit in fourth place in the Western Conference standings, holding a record of 37-21. They are scheduled to play the Clippers again at Crypto.com Arena in their next game.