LeBron James’ Quest for 40,000 Career Points Sparks Betting Frenzy on FanDuel

As LeBron James inches closer to the historic milestone of 40,000 career points, FanDuel has opened up a unique NBA Special player prop, allowing fans to wager on the specific game and method by which he’ll achieve this monumental feat. Currently standing at 39,281 points, James surpassed Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in February of the current year to become the all-time leading scorer in NBA history.

FanDuel offers a range of options for predicting when James will reach 40,000 points. The earliest opportunity, according to the betting site, is on February 9 against the New Orleans Pelicans at +3400, while the latest chance is on March 31 versus the Brooklyn Nets at +9500. The most likely scenarios are on February 25 against the Phoenix Suns and February 29 facing the Los Angeles Clippers, both at +650.

In addition to predicting the date, fans can also bet on the method by which James will score the historic basket. The most favored option is a lay-up at +155, followed by a three-point shot at +270. The least likely method, according to the odds, is by a dunk at +850.

As LeBron James continues his exceptional 21st season, averaging 25.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game for the Lakers, the anticipation around his pursuit of 40,000 career points has ignited a betting frenzy. With the Lakers currently at 15-11, holding the eighth spot in the Western Conference, James is set to create yet another historic moment in his illustrious career.