All-Time NBA Scoring Record Set by LeBron James Surpassing Abdul Kareem Jabbar

Los Angeles Lakers star James scored 38 points in a 133-130 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar's 38,387 points in 1989 Born.

"It means a lot to me to be able to work with a legend and a great person like Kareem." said James.

Needing 36 points, the 38-year-old finished with a career-high 38,390 points on a last-minute shot in the third quarter.

An emotional James raised his hands in congratulations as Abdul-Jabbar, 75, stood and applauded at the Lakers' home court game.

There was a short break from the game for the achievement ceremony as James took the mic to deliver a speech on the court.

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has been with me on this run over the past 20+ years. I wouldn't be where I am without you. You all helped. Your passion and sacrifice helped me get this far. gave," he said.

“And thank you so much to the NBA, Adam Silver and the late great David Stern for allowing me to be a part of what I have always dreamed of.

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“I thought he had every chance to break. said Abdul-Jabbar, who retired in 1989.

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The forward joined the Miami Heat in 2010 and played two games before returning in 2016 to lead Cleveland to its only NBA title in history.

Two-time Olympian James has won four regular seasons MVP titles and played in 10 NBA Finals.

Abdul-Jabbar played 20 seasons in the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks and Lakers, during which time he won 6 titles, and 6 regular seasons MVP crowns, and was named Finals MVP twice.

After the game, when asked if he was the greatest NBA player of all time, James said, "I'll let everyone decide who it is or just talk about it, but it's a great barbershop story."

“Personally, I would go up against anyone who has played this game. But everyone will decide which player they like best."

James holds the record for being the youngest player to score all the important points from 5000 to 35000.

He overtook six-time NBA champion Jordan in March 2019 to move up to fourth overall, and Lakers great Bryant moved up to third overall in January 2020. Abdul-Jabbar's record for most goals scored in the regular season and playoffs. The official NBA All-Time Scorers List only counts points from the regular season.

James, a 19-time All-Star, played in 849 games for the Cavaliers over 11 seasons over both periods, scoring 23,119 points.

He scored 7,919 points for the Heat in 294 games over four seasons and currently has 7,314 points in 266 games over five seasons with the Lakers.

James also ranks in the top 10 all-time in assists, steals, defensive rebounds, field goals made, and 3-pointers made.