Lakers star, LeBron James became, on Saturday March 2, the first player to score more than 40,000 points in the NBA. The event occurred during a match against the champion, Denver, in Los Angeles.
At 39 years old and for his 21st season in National Basketball Association (NBA), LeBron James continues to improve his record for total points scored (40,017 points) which he had stolen from legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,390 points) in February 2023.
LeBron James only needed nine points to surpass 40,000 points on Saturday March 2 during a gala match against defending champion Denver, broadcast on a national channel. During the second quarter, he scored a lay-up after a spin to reach 40,000 points.
« Incredible feat »
« It’s a perfect testimony to all the work he’s done over the years, the way he took care of his body, playing at the highest level. This is an incredible feat », Praised his trainer Darvin Ham on February 29, 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 2024, when he will be able to activate an additional year of contract with the Lakers this summer.
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