LeBron James Articles - Page 126

Russell Westbrook’s wife had time. Nina Westbrook blasted all the critics for branding the former Los Angeles Lakers point guard as a “locker room vampire” – a rant Kyle Kuzma agreed with. Kuzma called it “weirdo activity” for talking heads to hurl all that vitriol at a player for underperforming. Given the spotlight on the […]

What was impossible back then has become a reality as LeBron James breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. In a match that saw the Los Angeles Lakers lose to the Oklahoma City Thunder, most of the attention was on the King himself as he cemented his legacy by ascending to […]

LeBron James, who was forced to sit out Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a foot injury, had a chance to address the home crowd right before tipoff. The four-time NBA champ is coming off his historic performance on Tuesday that saw him surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, so […]

Amid all their NBA trade deadline dealings, the Los Angeles Lakers still have a game to play on Thursday night. It isn’t just any matchup either as LA faces off against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the mighty Milwaukee Bucks. Unfortunately for them, the Lakers will need to try and navigate a win without LeBron James in […]

LOS ANGELES — While Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was breaking the all-time scoring record in downtown LA on Tuesday night, Kyrie Irving was across the street at a hotel preparing for his Dallas Mavericks debut. James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record to become the NBA’s new all-time leader in points, finishing the night […]

It was only a matter of time before the Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with Russell Westbrook, and that day finally arrived on Wednesday. The Lakers were able to parlay Westbrook’s expiring contract, along with a top-four protected 2027 first-round pick, into three solid pieces that fit more seamlessly alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis […]

LeBron James just surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for no. 1 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, and so the Los Angeles Lakers are making sure he gets the recognition he deserves. While the team and the whole NBA already celebrated his achievement on Tuesday right after he set a new scoring mark, the Lakers feel it […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is not one bit bothered by the fact that LeBron James surpassed his all-time scoring record, and for good reason. There are some people who think Abdul-Jabbar would feel bad about James taking the record he has held for about four decades. Even NBA legend Magic Johnson said before […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar admits there’s no one to blame but himself for his lack of relationship with LeBron James. After James surpassed Abdul-Jabbar on the NBA’s all-time scoring list on Tuesday, Kareem took it to his Substack to open up about the milestone and his relationship with LeBron–or the lack thereof. Abdul-Jabbar […]

Basketball fans everywhere will never forget LeBron James’ fadeaway jumper from Tuesday night. It was a moment in history that will forever be celebrated as the Los Angeles Lakers superstar scored the two points that allowed him to surpass the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA’s all-time scoring record. As it turns out, his post-record […]

While there were thousands of Los Angeles Lakers fans in attendance in Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday to witness LeBron James break the NBA scoring record, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar stood alone in the crowd as someone with a complex perspective on the accomplishment. For spectators, it was a moment to commemorate LeBron – the greatest player of […]

It is no surprise that Skip Bayless has never been LeBron James’ biggest fan — but he was singing a different tune after the Lakers superstar broke the NBA scoring record on Tuesday night. After recording his 36th point of the game and 38,388th of his legendary career, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most points […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ 133-130 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder during LeBron James’ record-breaking night is well and truly the epitome of their 2022-23 campaign. The story of James carrying his substandard Lakers squad with an incredible performance only for it to go to waste due to poor defense and inability to take care […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach Darvin Ham was previously hesitant to call LeBron James the greatest player of all-time. The GOAT talks were reignited after LeBron set the new all-time scoring record on Tuesday night. Ham, who had previously referred to LeBron as the “GOAT of this era,” gave a more definitive answer to the […]

If Nikola Jokic posts a monster triple-double and nobody was there to witness it, did it really happen? That was the question on Wednesday as the world focused on LeBron James passing fellow Los Angeles Lakers icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the top spot on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. The Denver Nuggets demolished the Minnesota […]

LeBron James passed Kareem-Abdul Jabbar on Tuesday for the most total points in NBA history. The moment was incredible and drew no shortage of reactions from around the NBA world. Los Angeles Dodgers’ star Mookie Betts also chimed in with a heartfelt message for the NBA’s new all-time scoring leader, per the Los Angeles Dodgers’ […]

LeBron James’ mom Gloria shared a heartfelt message to her son after he became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer on Tuesday night. After scoring his 36th point of the night, and 38,388th of his career, the 38-year-old passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to break the latter’s record, on a fadeaway jumper in the waning moments of the […]

LeBron James’ wife and three kids shared a heartfelt message for the Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar after he passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s most prolific scorer on Tuesday night. On his 36th point of the night, and 38,388th of his career, the 38-year-old became the NBA’s all-time scoring leader. He broke the record […]

Wilt Chamberlain was not in attendance when Kareem Abdul-Jabbar surpassed him to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer on April 5, 1984, despite their ties to the Los Angeles Lakers. Four decades later, Kareem was graciously on hand at Crypto.com Arena to witness LeBron James become the NBA’s scoring king. LeBron James mic'd up as […]

LeBron James’ season-long quest to break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record came to a conclusion on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. While the Los Angeles Lakers ended up losing to the Thunder, nobody really seemed to care, because James managed to make the prestigious record his own by scoring 38 points on the […]

LeBron James never envisioned surpassing the NBA’s all-time scoring record, held by Los Angeles Lakers icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for nearly 40 years. Of all his goals in the game of basketball, that simply was not one he ever even considered to be attainable. “I never, ever talked about being the all-time scorer in NBA history. […]

With family and lifelong friends in attendance, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was in a reflective mood after breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena — an achievement that doubled as a celebration of his talent, longevity, and dedication. “This ride has been fantastic,” said LeBron, before describing his lifelong enjoyment […]

LeBron James had Crypto.com Arena rocking once he broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time NBA scoring record on Tuesday. Los Angeles Lakers fans gave him the praise and cheers the deserved, which wasn’t exactly what Anthony Davis was doing after it happened. The Lakers big man was on the bench to end the third quarter when LeBron […]

While many thought Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record would never be broken, LeBron James accomplished the impossible after finally breaking the 38-year record against the Oklahoma City Thunder. James has already carved out a long and decorated NBA career, but he’s also close to making more history. For this piece, let’s take a look at […]

LeBron James has done it. In front of an electric crowd in a matchup between his Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, he became the NBA’s all-time scoring leader, passing the long-standing record held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. His family was in the building to watch and congratulate him on his outstanding achievement. His […]

LeBron James has already gone on record that he believes he is the greatest basketball player of all time. That claim will never sit well with Michael Jordan fans, most especially, but with the all-time scoring record in the NBA already in the bag of the Los Angeles Lakers forward, his GOAT case has undeniably […]

From one legend to another. Basketball Hall of Famer and former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson shared a message to LeBron James after the latter finally surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the No. 1 spot in the NBA’s all-time scoring list. “I never thought that Kareem’s scoring record would be broken by anybody but […]

LeBron James was not the only one to bask in an emotional moment Tuesday night. After a rumored rocky relationship, Los Angeles Lakers legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O’Neal put all speculation to rest on Inside the NBA. “I’m on your side, Shaq, don’t let anybody tell you any differently,” Abdul-Jabbar said via Hoop Central. […]

LeBron James is unquestionably the best player of this generation, and he continues to make his GOAT case by breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record. It goes without saying that LeBron has accomplished a lot since he came to the NBA as teenager from Akron, Ohio. LeBron breaking Kareem’s record immediately becomes one of the greatest […]

LeBron James locked in one of the crown jewels of his GOAT argument on Tuesday night, passing fellow Los Angeles Lakers icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the all-time scoring list. It stands to reason that this brings a new dimension to discussions on who the greatest player is in the history of the NBA. There will […]

LeBron James has accomplished nearly everything there is to accomplish in the NBA. But he still doesn’t feel that his time in the league is over. After breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s decades-old all-time scoring record in the NBA during Tuesday night’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, LeBron James said that he’s still got plenty of […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is now the NBA’s all-time scoring leader after passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Fans can now commemorate this historic moment with special LeBron James gear from BreakingT. BreakingT’s new LeBron James design can be purchased as an adult T-shirt, hoodie, youth T-shirt and women’s […]

LeBron James finally established himself as the NBA’s all-time leader in points scored thanks to a scintillating offensive performance Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Los Angeles Lakers lost the game, 133-130, but the night will be most remembered for the history King James made. Free agent big man Enes Kanter, however, would […]

When levity is added to history, an iconic moment is made that much better. LeBron James officially etched his name atop the NBA all-time scoring record books Tuesday night and was met with tributes from legendary athletes and A-list celebrities and entertainers. Not one to be outmatched, superstar rapper Drake added a little comedic flare […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and team legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had quite the incredible moment together on the court after LeBron officially surpassed Kareem on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. The NBA made sure to honor and celebrate LeBron’s achievement after he scored his 38,388th point in the closing seconds of the third quarter. […]

LeBron James is arguably the best basketball player in the world. He has already won four NBA championships, four Finals MVPs, and four league MVPs. Incredibly, James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time NBA scoring record with his 38,388th point. HISTORY MADE 👑 LeBron James becomes only the second player in NBA history to score 38,000 career […]

LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record and he did it in style. The Los Angeles Lakers star hit a fadeaway jumper late in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder that gave him 38,388 points for his career with time to spare. The moment was a big one for the NBA world, which had […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James did it; he surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most points scored in NBA history. With a fadeaway jumper late in the third quarter, James reached 38,388 career points, sending Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles into a frenzy. But it wasn’t just fans of the game losing it, even Brooklyn […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t hold back his emotion after he finally broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record, so much so that he even dropped the F-Bomb in his message to the fans after accomplishing the feat. James needed 36 points on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder to surpass Abdul-Jabbar’s 38,387 points. […]