LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record and became the all-time leading scorer in NBA history.
LeBron James has officially become the new NBA all-time leading scorer in regular seasons. In the game against the Golden State Warriors, he surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record.
A historic moment in front of millions
In the second half of the match, LeBron made a mid-range shot, earning him his 38,388th career point. The game was paused, and players and fans gave the legendary basketball player a standing ovation.
It's an incredible feeling to be part of history. I'm grateful to everyone who supported me along the way.
— ЛеБрон Джеймс, нападающий «Лос-Анджелес Лейкерс»
A 20-year journey to the record
LeBron James debuted in the NBA in 2003 and has consistently demonstrated outstanding performance ever since. Throughout his career, he has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers, winning four league championships.
It's interesting that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's previous record stood for 34 years. Now the question is how long LeBron James' achievement will last.
Despite being 41 years old, LeBron continues to perform at the highest level and could further extend his record-breaking achievements.