Can the four NBA stars surpass James when they speak?

What is the concept of 40,000 points? In the 75-year history of the NBA, no player has reached this milestone. LeBron James is approaching steadily with a pace of 27 points per game, but some players publicly stated: "As long as I think, I can break through 40,000 points earlier than him!" This is no joke. There are indeed four stars in the league with such confidence - at least in theory.

1. Luka Doncic

First of all, Luka Doncic has to be mentioned. He has just turned 25 and has been a member of the All-Star 5 times and 4 times, with an average of 28.5 points in his career. According to the current progress, if he stays healthy and maintains scoring efficiency, he is very likely to reach 40,000 points before the age of 32. He has a comprehensive rhythm and no blind spots in shooting. He is called "European James". Even Nowitzki said bluntly: "Luca is the next generation of record crusher."

2, Giannis Antetokounmpo

followed by Giannis Antetokounmpo. Although Antetokounmpo mainly breaks through and ends at the basket, CFM has also made significant progress in recent years. At the age of 29, he has scored more than 17,000 points in total, averaging nearly 29 points per game. Given his terrifying attendance and physical durability, many people are optimistic that he will become the next candidate to hit the historical scoring list. Some fans joked: "If Antetokounmpo scored 5 more three-pointers per game, he would probably be able to catch up with James."

3, Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid was also included in the discussion. Although he missed many games due to injury, as long as he played, he was an efficient scoring machine - he averaged more than 33 points per game in the past two seasons, and even scored 70 points in a single game. He has comprehensive skills and is proficient in both mid-range, back-attack and fouls. Local media in Philadelphia once said: "Embid every minute and every second is history, and the only thing that hinders him is health."

4, Kevin Durant

The last one is Kevin Durant. As the closest scorer to James in active service, Durant has crossed the 28,000-point mark. Although he is a little older, he still maintains an average of more than 29 points per game and is called "Death Mode" by fans. His shooting skills and indiscriminate singles ability make it hard to believe that he is 35 years old. An alliance analyst said: "If KD entered the league two years earlier, the dispute of 40,000 might be even more intense."

Of course, theory may be just a theory after all. The reason why James is called the "King of Records" is not only because of his high score, but also because he has maintained a top-level state for 21 seasons. Although the younger generation of stars has the potential to hit records, it is extremely difficult to replicate this lasting and stable. After all, basketball is not just a game of data, but also a competition of physical fitness, will and time.

Who do you think is most likely to become the next player to break through 40,000 points? Welcome to leave your opinion in the comment section!