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LeBron James breaks NBA all-time points-scoring record
Los Angeles Lakers star, in his 20th NBA season, passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 39-year record of 38,387 points.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James celebrates after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer
James celebrates after breaking a record many in the sport long thought could not be broken [Mark J Terrill/AP Photo]
Published On 8 Feb 2023
8 Feb 2023
LeBron James has eclipsed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the most prolific scorer in NBA history, breaking a 39-year record that many believed would never be beaten.

The Los Angeles Lakers star, playing in his 20th season in the NBA, passed Abdul-Jabbar’s total of 38,387 points after nailing a 21-foot shot late in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.

James flung his arms aloft as the Crypto.com Arena erupted in wild celebration at his new record of 38,388 points.


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GOAT.

dedonfranco:
GOAT.

undisputed
More records to be broken coming up

dedonfranco:
GOAT.

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1 Michael Jordan
2 Kevin Durant
3 Kobe Bryant
4 James Harden
5 Joel Embiid
6 Stephen Curry
7 Giannis Antetokounmpo
8 others
9 My grandmother
99 Musa for Gate
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You wish
1 Michael Jordan
2 Kevin Durant
3 Kobe Bryant
4 James Harden
5 Joel Embiid
6 Stephen Curry
7 Giannis Antetokounmpo
8 others
9 My grandmother
99 Musa for Gate
100 Lebron FlopJames🤡💩🚽

C'mon... Go and check the records, he has surpassed Michael Jordans record about a year ago.

And Gianni's antetokoumpo.. are you serious?

Aside from his records, he is just the
American all-round good guy.