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Which player is famous for surpassing Michael Jordan to become the all-time leading scorer in NBA playoff history?
Correct answer LeBron James
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LeBron James passed Michael Jordan in 2017 to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer in the playoffs. That milestone highlighted both his longevity and his repeated deep postseason runs, and it is more accurate than saying he passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the top spot. Playoff totals are counted separately from regular-season statistics, which explains why the two scoring records changed hands in different years.
Content last updated · August 23, 2026