Key takeaways:
- LeBron James broke the NBA scoring record held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for nearly four decades.
- The game was stopped and a ceremony attended by celebrities and sports stars was held to recognize the moment.
- LeBron James thanked his family, teammates, coaches, and fans for their support throughout his career.
On Tuesday night, LeBron James made history in front of a home crowd at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. With a stepback jump shot with 10.9 seconds left in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder, James pushed his career total to 38,388 points and broke the record that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held for nearly four decades.
James, who was anointed “The Chosen One” on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a 17-year-old high school junior, fulfilled that prophecy by breaking the NBA scoring record with his 38,388th point during season 20 of his illustrious career. Abdul-Jabbar, the Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks center, became the league’s all-time leading scorer on April 5, 1984 and retired in 1989 with 38,387 points.
The game was stopped as some members of James’ family, including his wife, mother and his children, took the floor for a ceremony recognizing the moment. A presentation was played on the video screens above, showing moments of his remarkable career.
The ceremony was attended by many celebrities and sports stars, including Abdul-Jabbar, who was there to witness history. James thanked his family, teammates, coaches, and fans for their support throughout his career. He also thanked Abdul-Jabbar for inspiring him and setting the bar for greatness.
LeBron James is now the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. His record-breaking basket is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and commitment to the game. He is an inspiration to all who aspire to greatness.
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