Sweet 16,000: LeBron James adds to his legend with latest career achievement

With only one 20-point performance so far this season, LeBron James has embraced his role with the Philadelphia 76ers and was rewarded by making history on Wednesday night. 

The NBA's all-time leading scorer has excelled as his new team's third or fourth option depending on the night, producing his second double-double of the year. 

LeBron James was efficient when called upon against Detroit 

James scored 13 points while bringing down 10 rebounds and dishing out eight assists in the 76ers' 112-106 win over the Pistons in Detroit. He was efficient, connecting on 5-of-10 shots from the field and 1-of-2 from three-point range.  

But even though Philadelphia doesn't rely on him to carry the scoring load, James continues to make history for his longevity. And that was again the case in Detroit, as he became the charter member of the NBA's 16,000-plus field goals club. 

James reached 16,000 field goals made in the second quarter against the Pistons. Prior to Wednesday, James was one of only two players to ever surpass 15,000 alongside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 15,837.