The NBA witnessed one of its greatest moments tonight. A kid from Akron Ohio, at 38 years of age, took down the most unattainable NBA record imaginable. With a fadeaway shot, LeBron James crossed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most points in NBA History.
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38,388 POINTS
LeBron James hits the fadeaway jumper to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer! #ScoringKing pic.twitter.com/P5LyTZAZn3
— NBA (@NBA) February 8, 2023
It was a huge moment in NBA History as Kareem has stood as the NBA’s leading scorer for the last 38 years and ten months.
Not only was it big for LeBron, but also for the entire NBA fraternity. We’re watching greatness in person, and we need to appreciate it as it happens. After breaking the record, Adam Silver congratulated the King.
LeBron x Kareem x Adam Silver pic.twitter.com/doyyftLYv8
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) February 8, 2023
NBA Twitter reacts to LeBron’s F-Bomb on National TV
As one can imagine, emotions were high for the King as he solidified his name in NBA History. He received congratulations from the previous record holder, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Kareem just handed LeBron James the game ball…
Chills… pic.twitter.com/e17NYpRMHf
— Tavio Thrower (@TavioThrowerNBA) February 8, 2023
After that, Bron took a minute to thank his fans, his family, and everyone who has helped him get to where he is.
We are all witnesses @KingJames pic.twitter.com/d2PsIFv0Ke
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 8, 2023
However, towards the end of his speech, Bron ended it by dropping an F-Bomb on National TV.
“Fu*k man. Thank you guys.”
– LeBron.
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 8, 2023
NBA Twitter saw the same, and couldn’t help but react to the same.
Great acceptance speech by LeBron … but could’ve done without the concluding f-bomb, even though it summed up his overwhelmed emotion.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) February 8, 2023
They gonna fine him for it
— (@TheRaptorsKlaw) February 8, 2023
Adam Silver when LeBron said “Fuck, man” pic.twitter.com/NtzxP2HWg5
— Kofie (@Kofie) February 8, 2023
My 3 year old child just started crying because LeExplicit swore at him, thanks a lot
— . (@G0CubsG0_) February 8, 2023
jordan would never curse on live tv
— Rodney (@lukatroncic23) February 8, 2023
What’s next for LeBron James?
After breaking the NBA’s All-Time Scoring Record, LeBron James has now taken one step further in solidifying his case for GOAT. His list of accomplishments are enough to take two players to the Hall-of-Fame.
4x Champ
4x Finals MVP
4x MVP
19x All-Star
3x All-Star MVP
1x Rookie of the Year
18x All-NBA
6x All-Defensive
No. 1 All-Time Scoring leader
No. 4 All-Time Assists leaderLEBRON JAMES. pic.twitter.com/rwyrIdzllq
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 8, 2023
His first goal right now would be to win the game tonight. After that, it would be to take the Lakers to the playoffs. In the longer run though, the all-time assists record might be something the ‘pass-first’ King might set his sights on.
