LeBron needed 36 to surpass Abdul-Jabbar’s 38,387 and he did so by scoring 38 in Los Angeles’ loss to Oklahoma.
LeBron James became the leading scorer in NBA history by surpassing the legendary mark that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who has had since 1989.
James he needs 36 points to break the record of 38,387 of Abdul-Jabbar and got them in the game between Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder.
38 years old and with an extraordinary level in his twentieth season in the league, LeBron added another milestone in a career that included four NBA titles (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020) and four regular season MVPs (2009, 2010, 2012 and 2013).
A double late in the third quarter gave him the record and LeBron celebrated with his arms raised amid the euphoria of Lakers fans.
Abdul-Jabbar was present at the Lakers game to see in person how LeBron stole the record, congratulated him and considered him the Los Angeles Lakers star “there is this ineffable essence that we call leadership”.
LeBron, for his part, made sure after the match that he looked eager and strong to continue competing at the highest level.
“Of course, I know I can play for a few more years,” He said at the end of the game on the TNT network broadcast and added: “The way I’m feeling, the way my body has been reacting throughout this season… I know I can play another couple of years.”
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, also joined in congratulating James, as well as other NBA players and former players such as Magic Johnson, Stephen Curry, Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Durant or Manu Ginóbili, among others yet. .
LeBron James finished the historic night with a few more points than he needed to surpass the record and to 38 points he added three assists, seven rebounds and three steals.
Meanwhile, Oklahoma came away with a win over Los Angeles 133-130 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the leading scorer with 30 points.
Source: Tycsports
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