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LeBron James Breaks NBA All-Time-Scoring Record
Carlos Medrano Araujo
February 8, 2023
LeBron James raises his hands after breakings the NBA All-Time-Scoring record against Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 7, 2023. Ronald Martinez / Getty Images
LeBron James breaks NBA all-time-scoring record, surpassing Kareem’s 39-year record. Breaking all odds LeBron James scored 36 points at the end of the third quarter. A basket over Ben Simmons meant writing basketball history in golden letters, breaking a record that lasted almost four decades.
LeBron James rose as the greatest scorer in the eyes of former record holder Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The Crypto.com Arena was overflowing and the energy, mystical and epic was perceived in the environment, everyone present on the court, fans, journalists, celebrities, basketball players, props, and vendors, everyone wanted a night like this, to be able to say that they were present when LeBron ascended to the throne of NBA records.
When LeBron James was being interviewed by Shaquille O’Neal, he said he feels he is the greatest player to ever play the basketball game.
.@SHAQ: “Does this now make you the greatest player of all time?”@KingJames: “I’m gonna take myself against anybody that’s ever played this game. … I always feel like I’m the best to ever play this game.” pic.twitter.com/5mzrZ59GTG
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 8, 2023
The Lakers fell to the Thunder, 130-133 at home on the day LeBron broke the scoring record. Point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a figure by scoring 30 points and distributing eight assists. Likewise, Jalen Williams and Josh Giddey were key in the victory by contributing 25 and 20 points respectively.
In addition to the 38 points, seven assists, and three rebounds obtained by LeBron James, considered the best sixth man, Russell Westbrook scored 27 points, distributed eight assists, and grabbed four rebounds.
Bryce and Bronny, sons of LeBron James, were in the front row and recorded their father in the moment of glory and then joined the emotional celebration between player, family, and fans who harmonized a magical night as such.
Bronny and Bryce react to LeBron breaking the all-time NBA scoring record ❤️#ScoringKing pic.twitter.com/JSGvepCxvr
— NBA (@NBA) February 8, 2023
On the other hand, the legendary player of the Lakers, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar mentioned that LeBron James had contributed greatly to basketball but his most significant contributions are off the court. Referring to his help to children through education, classrooms, and materials, in turn serving as an example of perseverance and leadership.
"What LeBron has done off the court is more important than what he's done on the court."
— NBA (@NBA) February 8, 2023
Kareem on LeBron's legacy. #ScoringKing pic.twitter.com/FrU1V62c8k
"What LeBron has done off the court is more important than what he's done on the court."
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said to the NBA media.
Now Lebron James possesses the All-Time-Scoring record with 38,388 points.
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