LeBron James is celebrating a historical achievement.
During Tuesday night’s game against Oklahoma City Thunder, the Lakers player became the NBA’s new all-time leading scorer with 38,388 career points (and counting), breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record. The former Lakers player, who attended the big game, previously broke the record nearly 39 years ago. Coincidentally, James, 38, happened to break the record in the same Lakers uniform that Abdul-Jabbar wore at the time.
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To celebrate the impressive achievement, fans from around the world took to social media to praise King James’ historic night including teammate Anthony Davis; close friend and Phoenix Suns point guard, Chris Paul, who is the godfather to one of James’ sons; fellow NBA players Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Kevin Durant; Lakers legend Magic Johnson; retired NBA star Isaiah Thomas; celeb fans Rihanna and Drake; James’ mother Gloria and more.
During Tuesday night’s game against Oklahoma City Thunder, the Lakers player became the NBA’s new all-time leading scorer with 38,388 career points (and counting), breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record. The former Lakers player, who attended the big game, previously broke the record nearly 39 years ago. Coincidentally, James, 38, happened to break the record in the same Lakers uniform that Abdul-Jabbar wore at the time.
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To celebrate the impressive achievement, fans from around the world took to social media to praise King James’ historic night including teammate Anthony Davis; close friend and Phoenix Suns point guard, Chris Paul, who is the godfather to one of James’ sons; fellow NBA players Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Kevin Durant; Lakers legend Magic Johnson; retired NBA star Isaiah Thomas; celeb fans Rihanna and Drake; James’ mother Gloria and more.
- 2/8/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
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