Lebron James becomes NBA’s all-time leading scorer

Lebron James becomes NBA’s all-time leading scorer

On February 7, 2023, LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record of 38,387 points during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Los Angeles Lakers star entered the game with 38,352 points, needing 36 to overtake Abdul-Jabbar. He finished the night with 38 points on 13-of-20 shooting (4-of-6 from 3) to go along with 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals.

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Lebron James with Karem Abdul-Jabbar

Tonight, I actually felt like I was sitting on top of the arena when that shot went in, and the roar from the crowd. I’m not sure if I would be able to feel that feeling again, unless it’s a game-winning Finals shot.

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The game was halted for about 10 minutes while James hugged his family, including his wife, mother and three children, and participated in a brief ceremony with NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Abdul-Jabbar, who watched the game from a baseline seat near the Lakers bench.

NBA’s All-Time scoring list (Top 10)

RANKPLAYERPTSGPMINFGMFGAFG%
1LeBron James 38,3901,41053,74114,05327,82950.5
2Kareem Abdul-Jabbar38,3871,56057,44615,83728,30755.9
3Karl Malone36,9281,47654,85213,52826,21051.6
4Kobe Bryant33,6431,34648,64311,71926,20044.7
5Michael Jordan32,2921,07241,01012,19224,53749.7
6Dirk Nowitzki31,5601,52251,36711,16923,73447.1
7Wilt Chamberlain31,4191,04547,85912,68123,49754
8Shaquille O’Neal28,5961,20741,91711,33019,45758.2
9Carmelo Anthony28,2891,26043,51310,11922,64344.7
10Moses Malone27,4091,32945,0719,43519,22549.1

Last month, with the record approaching, James told ESPN, “When I say I’m not a scorer, I say it in a sense of, it’s never been part of my game that defines me. The scoring record was never, ever even thought of in my head because I’ve always been a pass-first guy.”

The four-time champion and four-time MVP continues to add to his résumé, also ranking No. 4 in career assists, No. 9 in steals, No. 32 in rebounds and No. 91 in blocks — all a testament to James’ dominance and longevity, having logged the third-most minutes in league history.

The whole world was watching

Lebron James received praise and congratulatory messages from celebrities

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