EKO HOT BLOG reports on a historic moment for the National Basketball Association (NBA), LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s long-standing record of 38,387 points on Tuesday to become the league’s all-time leading scorer.
Playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in his 20th season in the NBA, James clinched the record with a 21-foot shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter, earning himself 38,388 points. The arena erupted in celebration, with Abdul-Jabbar himself among the first to offer his congratulations to the four-time NBA champion.
James entered Tuesday’s game needing only 36 points to surpass Abdul-Jabbar’s record, following a dominant season in which he averaged 30 points per game.
Despite a slow start, missing his first two attempts, James found his rhythm in the second quarter with a run of 12 consecutive points before being substituted, 16 points short of the record. He hit the record-breaking shot with a long-range attempt in the third quarter.
After the game, James expressed his gratitude to those who have supported him throughout his 20-year career.
“To be in the presence of a legend like Kareem means so much to me,” he said. “I wouldn’t be here without the help, passion, and sacrifices of so many people. I think this is one of the greatest records in sports, up there with the home run record in baseball.”
LeBron James has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest players in NBA history, and fans will undoubtedly be following his future achievements with great excitement.
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