When Kareem passed Wilt for most points ever

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The historic moment came with a signature Kareem skyhook on a dime from Magic Johnson

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This is the exact moment when Kareem passed Wilt – a skyhook over the towering Mark Eaton

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"I don't think this will ever happen again," Lakers announcer Chick Hearn said after Kareem became the all-time leading scorer

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But 39 years later, LeBron James is on the brink of breaking Kareem's unbreakable record

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Tickets to see LeBron potentially break the record are going for as high as $92,000!

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LeBron appears likely to break the record on Feb 7 against the Thunder or Feb. 9 against the Bucks

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Kareem reportedly will be in attendance at Crypto.com Arena for the record-breaking game

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With the entire NBA world watching, Bron's coronation as the all-time leading scorer will be legendary

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