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On Tuesday night, NBA supporters watched history. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, who just eclipsed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time greatest scorer with 38,390 points in his career, captured the attention of the whole basketball world, including some players of the Golden State Warriors.
As called by @LAIreland on Lakers radio: pic.twitter.com/1ZthxaphIE
— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) February 8, 2023
Upon breaking the record, the game was immediately stopped with 10.9 seconds left in the third quarter as James and everyone in attendance took a moment to let the gravity of his accomplishment sink in. The scoring record was one that many deemed to be untouchable, however James’ longevity and consistency over the span of his 20-year career allowed him to break the record with plenty more points yet to come.
Kareem gives LeBron the ball. Passing the torch. 👑
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 8, 2023
From a Warriors’ perspective, the team has had many fierce battles against James during this dynasty run. At one point, he was Dub Nation’s number one rival, however, on a night filled with celebration and congratulations from players and teams around the league, the Warriors had nothing but respect for the newly crowned scoring king.
We've had some epic battles.
We've seen some incredible performances.
Tonight, we witnessed history.
Congrats, @KingJames pic.twitter.com/HdkjPhaLCF
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 8, 2023
Congrats @KingJames …legendary stuff right there 🫡 #38388
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) February 8, 2023
Congrats my brother @KingJames 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐 not hearing anything they sayin!! #38388
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) February 8, 2023
Source: https://www.goldenstateofmind.com
