Who Is the Youngest Player to Score 10,000? Shocking Stats Revealed
First Things First: 10,000 What Exactly?
Right, before diving in—what are we even talking about here? 10,000 points, obviously. But in which sport?
– In basketball (NBA), that’s a milestone that screams elite.
– In cricket, it’s a monumental number in Test or ODI runs.
– Even in football, some folks loosely refer to career minutes or touches (though that’s less of a "thing").
But this article? We’re zoning in on basketball and cricket, where the "10,000" club actually means something big. And yeah, the youngest ones to get there? Super rare air.
NBA: Who’s the youngest to score 10,000 points?
LeBron James – the undisputed king
LeBron James became the youngest NBA player to reach 10,000 points—and let me tell you, it wasn’t even close.
He hit the milestone on February 27, 2008, at just 23 years and 59 days old. That’s bananas.
To put it in perspective, most players at 23 are just hitting their stride or coming off the bench. LeBron? Already dominating the league and stacking points like it’s a video game.
He broke the previous record held by—guess who? Kobe Bryant, who had set the mark at 24 years, 193 days. Not bad, Mamba, but Bron got there quicker.
How did LeBron do it?
– Entered the league at 18 straight outta high school
– Averaged over 20 PPG (points per game) from day one
– Barely missed games
– Basically lived in the paint
One story I remember: I was watching that Cavs game when he passed 10K. He hit a jumper from the elbow and the crowd went ballistic. And he barely reacted. Just a little smirk. Like: “Yeah, I do this.”
Cricket: Who cracked 10,000 runs the fastest and youngest?
Sachin Tendulkar – no surprises here
In international cricket, the GOAT of all GOATs, Sachin Tendulkar, holds the crown. He reached 10,000 ODI runs at just 27 years and 341 days.
That’s wild considering:
– He debuted at 16 years old
– Faced the nastiest bowlers of the '90s
– Carried a whole nation’s hope on his shoulders (not even exaggerating)
Other legends close behind
– Virat Kohli also hit 10K in ODIs at a crazy fast pace, but he was around 29 when he did it.
– In Test cricket, Alastair Cook became the youngest to reach 10,000 Test runs at 31 years, 157 days—a surprise for many since he's not the flashiest guy on the field.
Still, no one touched Sachin’s mix of youth, consistency, and pure genius.
Wait... what about football?
Okay okay, before anyone screams “What about Messi?!”, let’s clarify. In football, no one talks about “10,000” in goals or assists—it’s more about 500+ goals or 1,000 games.
There are some stats nerds out there who’ll track things like 10,000 career touches or completed passes. But come on, let’s be real—that’s not the same hype.
So yeah, for this article, football’s out. Still love ya, Leo.
Final Thoughts: Young and legendary
If there’s one thing clear from all this: hitting 10,000 young means you started early, stayed hungry, and didn’t miss. LeBron and Sachin both had that killer mix of talent, durability, and mental steel.
They weren’t just good. They were obsessed.
And maybe that’s the real takeaway here: milestones are cool, but doing it young? That’s a whole different kind of greatness.
How much height should a boy have to look attractive?
Well, fellas, worry no more, because a new study has revealed 5ft 8in is the ideal height for a man. Dating app Badoo has revealed the most right-swiped heights based on their users aged 18 to 30.
Is 172 cm good for a man?
Yes it is. Average height of male in India is 166.3 cm (i.e. 5 ft 5.5 inches) while for female it is 152.6 cm (i.e. 5 ft) approximately. So, as far as your question is concerned, aforesaid height is above average in both cases.
Is 165 cm normal for a 15 year old?
The predicted height for a female, based on your parents heights, is 155 to 165cm. Most 15 year old girls are nearly done growing. I was too. It's a very normal height for a girl.
Is 160 cm too tall for a 12 year old?
How Tall Should a 12 Year Old Be? We can only speak to national average heights here in North America, whereby, a 12 year old girl would be between 137 cm to 162 cm tall (4-1/2 to 5-1/3 feet). A 12 year old boy should be between 137 cm to 160 cm tall (4-1/2 to 5-1/4 feet).
How tall is a average 15 year old?
Average Height to Weight for Teenage Boys - 13 to 20 Years
| Male Teens: 13 - 20 Years) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 14 Years | 112.0 lb. (50.8 kg) | 64.5" (163.8 cm) |
| 15 Years | 123.5 lb. (56.02 kg) | 67.0" (170.1 cm) |
| 16 Years | 134.0 lb. (60.78 kg) | 68.3" (173.4 cm) |
| 17 Years | 142.0 lb. (64.41 kg) | 69.0" (175.2 cm) |
How to get taller at 18?
Staying physically active is even more essential from childhood to grow and improve overall health. But taking it up even in adulthood can help you add a few inches to your height. Strength-building exercises, yoga, jumping rope, and biking all can help to increase your flexibility and grow a few inches taller.
Is 5.7 a good height for a 15 year old boy?
Generally speaking, the average height for 15 year olds girls is 62.9 inches (or 159.7 cm). On the other hand, teen boys at the age of 15 have a much higher average height, which is 67.0 inches (or 170.1 cm).
Can you grow between 16 and 18?
Most girls stop growing taller by age 14 or 15. However, after their early teenage growth spurt, boys continue gaining height at a gradual pace until around 18. Note that some kids will stop growing earlier and others may keep growing a year or two more.
Can you grow 1 cm after 17?
Even with a healthy diet, most people's height won't increase after age 18 to 20. The graph below shows the rate of growth from birth to age 20. As you can see, the growth lines fall to zero between ages 18 and 20 ( 7 , 8 ). The reason why your height stops increasing is your bones, specifically your growth plates.