LeBron James broke the record for the highest scorer in NBA history and was congratulated by the league’s franchises; check out the demonstrations
Only 36 points separated him from the record, but LeBron James scored 38 and became the all-time leading scorer in NBA history by surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The mark was reached in the third period of the match against Oklahoma City Thunderat dawn this Wednesday, 8, at Crypto Arena.
LeBron’s record, which now stands at 38,390 points (up from 38,387), caused an uproar on the court and on social media. The NBA franchises, including the main rivals of the Lakers star’s career, demonstrated to congratulate the greatest scorer of all time in the basketball league.
Decisive basket for LeBron James:
38,388 POINTS
LeBron James hits the fadeaway jumper to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer! #ScoringKingpic.twitter.com/P5LyTZAZn3
—NBA (@NBA) February 8, 2023
An incredible moment between two of the all-time greats.#ScoringKingpic.twitter.com/q29c6PN8ND
—NBA (@NBA) February 8, 2023
Los Angeles Lakers:
38,388 and counting pic.twitter.com/Oqnnk9jZs7
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 8, 2023
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Congratulations to @KingJames on making history, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the @NBA‘s all-time scoring leader.✨ #ScoringKingpic.twitter.com/UITgB9fHXR
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) February 8, 2023
Miami Heat:
congratulations @KingJames!
What a time. What an accomplishment. Proud of you, #ScoringKingpic.twitter.com/ZuYYUFmAsW
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) February 8, 2023
Golden State Warriors:
We’ve had some epic battles.
We’ve seen some incredible performances.
Tonight, we witnessed history.
congratulations, @KingJamespic.twitter.com/HdkjPhaLCF
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 8, 2023
Orlando Magic:
“He’s an inspiration to us all.”
congratulations, @KingJames#ScoringKingpic.twitter.com/Ef4mquDaJI
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) February 8, 2023
Brooklyn Nets:
A new bar is set. congratulations, @KingJames 👑 pic.twitter.com/dfkAxekhXz
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) February 8, 2023
Source: sportbuzz
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