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NBA milestones

Youngest player in NBA history to reach:

19,000 points (28 years, 223 days), set April 3, 2007 vs. the Denver Nuggets.
18,000 points (28 years, 156 days), set January 26, 2007 vs. the Charlotte Bobcats.
17,000 points (28 years, 86 days), set November 17, 2006 vs. the Toronto Raptors.
16,000 points (27 years, 192 days), set March 3, 2006 vs. the Golden State Warriors.
15,000 points (27 years, 136 days), set January 6, 2006 vs. the Philadelphia 76ers.
14,000 points (26 years, 240 days), set April 20, 2005 vs. the Portland Trail Blazers.
10,000 points (24 years, 194 days), set March 5, 2003 vs. the Indiana Pacers.

Other NBA Milestones:

Youngest player to start an NBA game (18 years, 158 days), making his first start for the Los Angeles Lakers on January 28, 1997.
Youngest player to be named to the NBA All-Rookie Team (1996-1997)
Youngest player to be named to the NBA All-Defensive Team (1999-2000)
Youngest player to start an NBA All-Star Game (19 years, 175 days), making his debut at the 48th annual All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden on February 8, 1998.
Youngest NBA All-Star Slam Dunk champion (18 years, 175 days), after winning the contest at the 1997 NBA All-Star Weekend.