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LeBron Shuts Down The ‘No Bag’ Talk: “I’m Sitting Here With 50 Billion Points”

LeBron James responds to internet slander, flexing 50,000 points and old-school efficiency over flash.

Vishwesha Kumar
Jun 8, 2025
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LeBron James is done listening to people claim he has “no bag.” On the latest episode of Mind The Game, the all-time NBA scoring king finally addressed the long-running internet narrative questioning his creativity and dribble package. In true LeBron fashion, he didn’t raise his voice, he raised the bar.

“When I was growing up, it wasn’t talked about it. The least amount of dribbles to get where you need to get to was what I grew up on.”

“Michael Jordan wasn’t out there dribbling 1,000 times, you know, to get to the spot. He’d get to a spot and raise. Isiah Thomas, as great of a handle that Isiah Thomas had, Isiah would get to a spot and raise.”

“All these guys that I grew up on, Grant Hill, get to a spot, I’m bigger than you. Big Dog Robinson, I’m bigger than you. Allen Houston, all these great players, that I grew up watching and admiring.” 

“Penny Hardaway, they could dribble the basketball, but there’s no… Tracy McGrady, even as great as Tracy’s handle was, it was, I’m bigger than you, I’m gonna get to the spot and the least amount of dribbles.”

“Kevin Garnett… Just good footwork, get over the top. If I’m bigger than you and I get you on my shoulder, I get you on my hip, I’m gonna use my size.” 

“I see it all the time. It’s like, you know, I’ll be on social media, like, LeBron has no bag. LeBron has no bag and I’m sitting over here with 50 billion points.”

That’s not hyperbole. LeBron James has amassed 52,243 career points, a mind-boggling number that includes 42,184 in the regular season and 8,289 in the playoffs. That’s over 50,000 points in the NBA alone.

Add in his points for Team USA, All-Star Games, the In-Season Tournament, and various exhibition and international games, and the total vaults well beyond the 52K mark. To put it simply, if LeBron has no bag, then basketball doesn’t need one.

What triggered LeBron’s subtle roast of the internet critics was a deeper discussion about how offensive basketball was taught and understood in his generation. He pointed out that players he admired growing up like Michael Jordan, Penny Hardaway, Grant Hill, and Tracy McGrady, all emphasized efficiency over flash.

He mentioned legends like Allen Houston and “Big Dog” Glenn Robinson, who dominated their matchups by using size, footwork, and precision, not a flurry of crossovers or highlight-reel ankle breakers. 

Even someone like Isiah Thomas, known for his handle, played within a framework that emphasized getting to a spot with purpose.

In that context, LeBron sees himself not as lacking a bag, but simply operating from a different philosophy.

The comments are a timely reminder that “bag” talk — especially the internet’s obsession with flashy dribbling and aesthetic shot creation — often ignores the actual results. LeBron didn’t need to dance with the ball. 

He bulldozed, he glided, he orchestrated, and he dominated. From post fades to downhill drives, from bullet passes to chase-down blocks, LeBron’s game is built on control, versatility, and overwhelming impact.

And while social media might be fixated on who has the deepest handle or slickest combo, LeBron is focused on the scoreboard and history.

Whether or not someone wants to call it a “bag,” LeBron’s point is simple: the man with over 50,000 points, four championships, and a two-decade run of dominance doesn’t need to prove his artistry. He is the canvas.

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Vishwesha Kumar is a staff writer for Fadeaway World from Bengaluru, India. Graduating with a Bachelor of Technology from PES University in 2020, Vishwesha leverages his analytical skills to enhance his sports journalism, particularly in basketball. His experience includes writing over 3000 articles across respected publications such as Essentially Sports and Sportskeeda, which have established him as a prolific figure in the sports writing community.Vishwesha’s love for basketball was ignited by watching LeBron James, inspiring him to delve deeply into the nuances of the game. This personal passion translates into his writing, allowing him to connect with readers through relatable narratives and insightful analyses. He holds a unique and controversial opinion that Russell Westbrook is often underrated rather than overrated. Despite Westbrook's flaws, Vishwesha believes that his triple-double achievements and relentless athleticism are often downplayed, making him one of the most unique and electrifying players in NBA history, even if his style of play can sometimes be polarizing. 
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