(Los Angeles) Lakers star LeBron James became the first player to score 40,000 points in the NBA on Saturday, during a match against the Nuggets in Los Angeles.
Posted at 9:21 p.m.
At 39 years old and in his 21st NBA season, LeBron James continues to improve his record for total points scored that he had stolen from legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,390 points) in February 2023.
LeBron James only needed nine points to surpass 40,000 on Saturday during a gala match against the reigning champions, broadcast on a national channel. During the second quarter, he scored a layup after a spin to reach 40,000 points.
“It’s a perfect testament to all the work he’s done over the years, the way he’s taken care of his body, playing at the highest level. It’s an incredible feat,” praised his coach Darvin Ham on Thursday, anticipating the event.
LeBron James, four-time NBA champion, maintains the mystery surrounding the end of his career. “I haven’t decided how many seasons I have left to play,” he explained again in mid-February, when he will be able to activate an additional year of contract with the Lakers this summer.
2024-03-03 02:21:17
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