Key takeaways:
- LeBron James became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer on Tuesday night with 10.9 seconds left in the third quarter of the Lakers’ game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- The game was stopped as some members of James’ family, including his mother, wife and children, took the floor for a special moment.
- James’ record-breaking performance was a testament to his hard work and dedication to the game, surpassing the record that six-time NBA MVP Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had held for 39 years.
On Tuesday night, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made history when he became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. With 10.9 seconds left in the third quarter of the Lakers’ game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, James sank a stepback jumper from the left elbow, scoring his 36th point of the game and 38,388th of his career.
The game was stopped as some members of James’ family, including his mother, wife and children, took the floor for a special moment. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver congratulated him, and Abdul-Jabbar – in attendance and clapping as James neared the record – was also honored.
The crowd at Crypto.com Arena erupted in cheers as James secured his place in the record books. After the game, James expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to play in the NBA and for the support of his family and fans.
“I’m just happy to be in a position to be able to do something like this,” James said. “I’m happy that my family was here to witness it. I’m happy that the fans here in L.A. were able to witness it.”
James’ record-breaking performance was a testament to his hard work and dedication to the game. He is now the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing the record that six-time NBA MVP Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had held for 39 years.
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