The Daily Observer London Desk: Reporter- Judith Benjamin
LeBron James has become the NBA’s all-time leading points scorer, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 34-year record amid a stunning performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Los Angeles.
Fans shelled out thousands to secure a seat at Crypto.com arena to witness history, and James didn’t make them wait – putting on a show to seal the record, while Abdul-Jabbar watched on from courtside.
James went into the game against OKC needing 36 points to overtake the record of 38,387 – which was set by Abdul-Jabbar in 1989.
The King claimed the record with 10.9 seconds remaining in the third quarter with a trademark fadeaway dagger. He finished with 38 points, seven rebounds and three assists in a 133-130 defeat.
Following the record-breaking shot, James walked away with his hands high in the air before he was mobbed by teammates and eventually his sons, Bronny and Bryce, along with wife, Savannah.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has become the NBA’s all-time leading points scorer
Following the record-breaking shot, James walked away with his hands high in the air
LeBron started his career at Cleveland (left) before winning in Miami before returning again
James poses with his wife Savannah last year at a premiere for the Netflix movie ‘Hustle’
