While James' absence comes as a major surprise, his exclusion from this specific milestone doesn’t diminish his career legacy. With over 50,000 combined career points, he remains the NBA’s all-time scoring leader and came within one point of this historic list.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has put together a career that places him on the "GOAT" list to many. At the very least, he's a legitimate contender for the title and the only other name on that list is Michael Jordan.

Keith Smith of Spotrac expects James to be back with the Lakers next season for his 23rd NBA campaign and Doncic to sign an extension with the Lakers this offseason. Smith also predicted that Los Angeles will add three types of players around Doncic and James this summer.