James finished the game with 38 points for 36,937 in his career and now trails only legendary center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the all-time list. Abdul-Jabbar has been the NBA’s scoring king since 1984 and finished his 20-year career with 38,387 points. “I will not allow myself to think about it,” James said of the possibility of passing Abdul-Jabbar. “I’ve always just played the game the way I’ve been playing it over the years, and these things have just happened organically by just going out and playing the game the right way. Hope to accomplish that at some point in my career, but I won’t think about it too much.”
Tag: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
NBA Twitter reacts to LeBron James surpassing Karl Malone for No. 2 on all-time scoring list
Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to LeBron James surpassing Karl Malone for No. 2 on the all-time scoring list.
LeBron James surpassed Karl Malone for No. 2 on the all-time scoring list last night vs. the Wizards.
The ‘King’ is now inching closer to breaking one of the most illustrious records in the NBA, that of Kareem Abdul Jabbar‘s scoring record.
LeBron’s teammates, friends, media members, and fans took to Twitter to congratulate him on a historic achievement.
NBA Twitter reacts to LeBron James surpassing Karl Malone for No. 2 on all-time scoring list
LeBron James surpassed Karl Malone for No. 2 on the all-time scoring list last night vs. the Wizards.
The ‘King’ is now inching closer to breaking one of the most illustrious records in the NBA, that of Kareem Abdul Jabbar‘s scoring record.
LeBron’s teammates, friends, media members, and fans took to Twitter to congratulate him on a historic achievement.
LeBron James moves to No. 2 in all-time scoring list
Mike Trudell: * @LeBron James has surpassed Karl Malone for 2nd on the all-time @NBA scoring list, with a driving layup. Only @Kareem Abdul-Jabbar remains. Kareem: 38,387 LeBron: 36,930 (at the 5:20 mark of the 2nd Q vs. Washington) Malone: 36,928 …
Mike Trudell: * @LeBron James has surpassed Karl Malone for 2nd on the all-time @NBA scoring list, with a driving layup. Only @Kareem Abdul-Jabbar remains. Kareem: 38,387 LeBron: 36,930 (at the 5:20 mark of the 2nd Q vs. Washington) Malone: 36,928 Kobe: 33,643
Source: Twitter @LakersReporter
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Mike Bresnahan @Mike_Bresnahan
History in Washington today: LeBron James passes Karl Malone for second on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
He did it on a layup down the right side with 5:20 left in the second quarter. He now has 36,930 points.
(Footnote: Stanley Johnson with the assist.) – 9:00 PM
History in Washington today: LeBron James passes Karl Malone for second on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
He did it on a layup down the right side with 5:20 left in the second quarter. He now has 36,930 points.
(Footnote: Stanley Johnson with the assist.) – 9:00 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
The history-making bucket from LeBron James. 👑
(📼 @NBAonTNT)
pic.twitter.com/08POYQB0oX – 9:00 PM
The history-making bucket from LeBron James. 👑
(📼 @NBAonTNT)
pic.twitter.com/08POYQB0oX – 9:00 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Lebron James moves up to 2nd in scoring all-time in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/5PZyYIIELv – 8:59 PM
Lebron James moves up to 2nd in scoring all-time in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/5PZyYIIELv – 8:59 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James with yet another milestone. LeBron just eclipsed Karl Malone for No. 2 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. LeBron earlier on why he believes he’s not given enough credit for his scoring https://t.co/uOnpKuA6rd pic.twitter.com/lhFfbAzBgx – 8:59 PM
LeBron James with yet another milestone. LeBron just eclipsed Karl Malone for No. 2 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. LeBron earlier on why he believes he’s not given enough credit for his scoring https://t.co/uOnpKuA6rd pic.twitter.com/lhFfbAzBgx – 8:59 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
LeBron James Career Ranks
Points (2nd)
Assists (7th)
Rebounds (39th)
Those ranks combine to 48, the lowest combined ranks in points, rebounds and assists in NBA history.
He passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who is at 49 (1st in points, 3rd in rebounds and 45th in assists). – 8:58 PM
LeBron James Career Ranks
Points (2nd)
Assists (7th)
Rebounds (39th)
Those ranks combine to 48, the lowest combined ranks in points, rebounds and assists in NBA history.
He passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who is at 49 (1st in points, 3rd in rebounds and 45th in assists). – 8:58 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Washington fans recognized LeBron during the timeout, and after a long pause, he waved back. KCP was there to dap him up. pic.twitter.com/pTYHzPRaVz – 8:58 PM
Washington fans recognized LeBron during the timeout, and after a long pause, he waved back. KCP was there to dap him up. pic.twitter.com/pTYHzPRaVz – 8:58 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Standing ovation for LeBron James as he passes Malone for second place on the NBA scoring list. KCP gives him a little hug at center court. 36,930 – 8:56 PM
Standing ovation for LeBron James as he passes Malone for second place on the NBA scoring list. KCP gives him a little hug at center court. 36,930 – 8:56 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
LeBron James scored on layup to become second all time scorer in NBA history with 36,930 point so far. – 8:56 PM
LeBron James scored on layup to become second all time scorer in NBA history with 36,930 point so far. – 8:56 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron James is now the No. 2 scorer in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/Gu0V2a8uRa – 8:56 PM
LeBron James is now the No. 2 scorer in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/Gu0V2a8uRa – 8:56 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
LeBron James has passed Karl Malone for the 2nd-most points in NBA history. Standing ovation at Capital One Arena. – 8:56 PM
LeBron James has passed Karl Malone for the 2nd-most points in NBA history. Standing ovation at Capital One Arena. – 8:56 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
LeBron James has surpassed Karl Malone for No. 2 on the all-time scoring list. – 8:56 PM
LeBron James has surpassed Karl Malone for No. 2 on the all-time scoring list. – 8:56 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
With his ninth field goal of the night, LeBron James passed Karl Malone for second place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. pic.twitter.com/X6Mwm4Hogf – 8:56 PM
With his ninth field goal of the night, LeBron James passed Karl Malone for second place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. pic.twitter.com/X6Mwm4Hogf – 8:56 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron James has overtaken Karl Malone for 2nd on the all-time scoring list.
Unlike the Mailman, the King delivers every day of the week. pic.twitter.com/FBLNuFMxkt – 8:56 PM
LeBron James has overtaken Karl Malone for 2nd on the all-time scoring list.
Unlike the Mailman, the King delivers every day of the week. pic.twitter.com/FBLNuFMxkt – 8:56 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lebron does it in the 1st half, he passes Karl Malone for 2nd All Time on the scoring list…
He’s up to 21pts (9 of 14 from the field)…
LBJ!!!!! – 8:55 PM
Lebron does it in the 1st half, he passes Karl Malone for 2nd All Time on the scoring list…
He’s up to 21pts (9 of 14 from the field)…
LBJ!!!!! – 8:55 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
* @LeBron James has surpassed Karl Malone for 2nd on the all-time @NBA scoring list, with a driving layup.
Only @Kareem Abdul-Jabbar remains.
Kareem: 38,387
LeBron: 36,930 (at the 5:20 mark of the 2nd Q vs. Washington)
Malone: 36,928
Kobe: 33,643 – 8:55 PM
* @LeBron James has surpassed Karl Malone for 2nd on the all-time @NBA scoring list, with a driving layup.
Only @Kareem Abdul-Jabbar remains.
Kareem: 38,387
LeBron: 36,930 (at the 5:20 mark of the 2nd Q vs. Washington)
Malone: 36,928
Kobe: 33,643 – 8:55 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
LeBron James now is in sole possession of second place in NBA history in career regular-season points (36,930), breaking his tie with Karl Malone. – 8:55 PM
LeBron James now is in sole possession of second place in NBA history in career regular-season points (36,930), breaking his tie with Karl Malone. – 8:55 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
LeBron James now second on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, surpassing Karl Malone and trailing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for No. 1. – 8:55 PM
LeBron James now second on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, surpassing Karl Malone and trailing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for No. 1. – 8:55 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
LeBron James ties Karl Malone for 2nd all-time regular-season scorer at 36,928 pic.twitter.com/PsOOBzAZlM – 8:49 PM
LeBron James ties Karl Malone for 2nd all-time regular-season scorer at 36,928 pic.twitter.com/PsOOBzAZlM – 8:49 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
LeBron James drills three to tie Karl Malone for second most points in NBA history all time scores with 36,928 points – 8:49 PM
LeBron James drills three to tie Karl Malone for second most points in NBA history all time scores with 36,928 points – 8:49 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
With that three, LeBron James has tied Karl Malone for No. 2 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
James has 19 with 7:40 left in the second – 8:49 PM
With that three, LeBron James has tied Karl Malone for No. 2 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
James has 19 with 7:40 left in the second – 8:49 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
LeBron James has tied Karl Malone for the 2nd most points in NBA history. He’s got all 13 of the Lakers’ points in the 2nd quarter so far. – 8:48 PM
LeBron James has tied Karl Malone for the 2nd most points in NBA history. He’s got all 13 of the Lakers’ points in the 2nd quarter so far. – 8:48 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
LeBron has tied Karl Malone for second all-time on the scoring list. – 8:48 PM
LeBron has tied Karl Malone for second all-time on the scoring list. – 8:48 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
With 16 points already in the first half, LeBron James needs only three more points to tie Karl Malone for second place on the career regular-season points list at 36,928. – 8:45 PM
With 16 points already in the first half, LeBron James needs only three more points to tie Karl Malone for second place on the career regular-season points list at 36,928. – 8:45 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
LeBron James is now only 3 pts away from tying Karl Malone for 2nd on the all-time list. He’s got 10 pts already in just 3:34 in the 2nd quarter, 16 total. The last bucket was a stepback 3 and he started running back before it went in. Sheesh. – 8:45 PM
LeBron James is now only 3 pts away from tying Karl Malone for 2nd on the all-time list. He’s got 10 pts already in just 3:34 in the 2nd quarter, 16 total. The last bucket was a stepback 3 and he started running back before it went in. Sheesh. – 8:45 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
LeBron James has 16 points in 11 minutes and already did the going crazy finger twirls – 8:44 PM
LeBron James has 16 points in 11 minutes and already did the going crazy finger twirls – 8:44 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron has 10 quick points early in the 2nd Q, with a pair of 2’s, then a pair of 3’s, to reach 16, just 4 shy of Malone. – 8:43 PM
LeBron has 10 quick points early in the 2nd Q, with a pair of 2’s, then a pair of 3’s, to reach 16, just 4 shy of Malone. – 8:43 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Deni Avdija’s aggressiveness on the offensive end has been one of Washington’s few positives so far tonight. He just drove past LeBron James and scored on a right-handed layup. Avdija has 10 points and two assists with 9:59 remaining in the second quarter. – 8:40 PM
Deni Avdija’s aggressiveness on the offensive end has been one of Washington’s few positives so far tonight. He just drove past LeBron James and scored on a right-handed layup. Avdija has 10 points and two assists with 9:59 remaining in the second quarter. – 8:40 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk each have six points to help Lakers open 36-26 lead over Wizards after first. – 8:37 PM
LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk each have six points to help Lakers open 36-26 lead over Wizards after first. – 8:37 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
PPG leader by quarter this season
1Q: Luka (9.5)
2Q: LeBron (7.6)
3Q: Morant (9.3)
4Q: Giannis (8.3) pic.twitter.com/0S0KdOffdU – 8:18 PM
PPG leader by quarter this season
1Q: Luka (9.5)
2Q: LeBron (7.6)
3Q: Morant (9.3)
4Q: Giannis (8.3) pic.twitter.com/0S0KdOffdU – 8:18 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
It did not count, but LeBron James casually throwing down a left hand reverse dunk after the whistle is just wow – 8:17 PM
It did not count, but LeBron James casually throwing down a left hand reverse dunk after the whistle is just wow – 8:17 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
LeBron James WILL play tonight against the Wizards after being a gametime decision. – 7:40 PM
LeBron James WILL play tonight against the Wizards after being a gametime decision. – 7:40 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Lebron James is in tonight and could become the NBA’s 2nd leading scorer of all time. – 7:35 PM
Lebron James is in tonight and could become the NBA’s 2nd leading scorer of all time. – 7:35 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron James (knee soreness) will start tonight in Washington, alongside Westbrook, Monk, Reaves and Johnson. – 7:31 PM
LeBron James (knee soreness) will start tonight in Washington, alongside Westbrook, Monk, Reaves and Johnson. – 7:31 PM
Bill Oram @billoram
LeBron James will be a game-time decision tonight in Washington, Vogel says. He is 19 points behind Karl Malone for second on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Have to wonder whether the opportunity to pass Malone in Cleveland on Tuesday factors into his availability tonight. – 6:32 PM
LeBron James will be a game-time decision tonight in Washington, Vogel says. He is 19 points behind Karl Malone for second on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Have to wonder whether the opportunity to pass Malone in Cleveland on Tuesday factors into his availability tonight. – 6:32 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
KCP (ankle) is a game-time decision, Unseld said. He was able to go through his pregame routine.
LeBron James also a game-time decision tonight, Frank Vogel says. – 6:32 PM
KCP (ankle) is a game-time decision, Unseld said. He was able to go through his pregame routine.
LeBron James also a game-time decision tonight, Frank Vogel says. – 6:32 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Per Frank Vogel, LeBron is a game time decision vs. the Wizards, Wayne Ellington remains out (non-COVID illness), and Melo and THT are both available. AK – 6:32 PM
Per Frank Vogel, LeBron is a game time decision vs. the Wizards, Wayne Ellington remains out (non-COVID illness), and Melo and THT are both available. AK – 6:32 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron James is a game time decision.
Wenyen Gabriel, THT and Melo are all available. – 6:31 PM
LeBron James is a game time decision.
Wenyen Gabriel, THT and Melo are all available. – 6:31 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
LeBron James a game time decision, per Frank Vogel. Will test on floor. – 6:31 PM
LeBron James a game time decision, per Frank Vogel. Will test on floor. – 6:31 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
LeBron James is a game-time decision. Will test his knee pregame. Wayne Ellington remains out with non-COVID illness. – 6:31 PM
LeBron James is a game-time decision. Will test his knee pregame. Wayne Ellington remains out with non-COVID illness. – 6:31 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
I’m trying to figure out if I’m in DC or LA; it’s Lebron James and Lakers jerseys everywhere. #LakeShow – 5:39 PM
I’m trying to figure out if I’m in DC or LA; it’s Lebron James and Lakers jerseys everywhere. #LakeShow – 5:39 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
With LeBron James on the verge of passing Karl Malone for second in NBA career scoring, I wrote about when we might reasonably expect him to catch Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for first and which current players could eventually challenge them: es.pn/3qj3l0f (ESPN+) – 5:37 PM
With LeBron James on the verge of passing Karl Malone for second in NBA career scoring, I wrote about when we might reasonably expect him to catch Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for first and which current players could eventually challenge them: es.pn/3qj3l0f (ESPN+) – 5:37 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Lakers status update for Wizards game: Wayne Ellington (non-COVID related illness), Wenyen Gabriel (left ankle sprain) and LeBron James (left knee sorenesss/effusion) are questionable. Talen Horton-Tucker (left ankle sprain) is probable. – 1:23 PM
Lakers status update for Wizards game: Wayne Ellington (non-COVID related illness), Wenyen Gabriel (left ankle sprain) and LeBron James (left knee sorenesss/effusion) are questionable. Talen Horton-Tucker (left ankle sprain) is probable. – 1:23 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
LeBron James (left knee soreness/effusion) is questionable against the Wizards on the second night of a back-to-back for the Lakers – 12:52 PM
LeBron James (left knee soreness/effusion) is questionable against the Wizards on the second night of a back-to-back for the Lakers – 12:52 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
The @latimessports has more #lakers coverage with: LeBron James and big finish vs. Raptors help Lakers snap 11-game road skid latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 12:41 PM
The @latimessports has more #lakers coverage with: LeBron James and big finish vs. Raptors help Lakers snap 11-game road skid latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 12:41 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
My dude @Dan Woike has this in @latimessports on: After another amazing night, LeBron James is poised to reach No. 2 on NBA scoring list latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 12:40 PM
My dude @Dan Woike has this in @latimessports on: After another amazing night, LeBron James is poised to reach No. 2 on NBA scoring list latimes.com/sports/lakers/… – 12:40 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Special @LockedOnLakers podcast for a Saturday. HUGE shorthanded win over the Raptors, with especially big nights from LeBron, Russ and Wenyen Gabriel(!). What does this mean for the Lakers moving forward? @LockedOnNBAPods @LockedOnNetwork
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leb… – 12:19 PM
Special @LockedOnLakers podcast for a Saturday. HUGE shorthanded win over the Raptors, with especially big nights from LeBron, Russ and Wenyen Gabriel(!). What does this mean for the Lakers moving forward? @LockedOnNBAPods @LockedOnNetwork
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leb… – 12:19 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2010, the @Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James became the youngest player in NBA history to reach 15,000 career points (age in years-days):
✅ James (25-079)
✅ Kevin Durant (26-078)
✅ Kobe Bryant (27-136)
✅ Wilt Chamberlain (27-156)
✅ Carmelo Anthony (27-234) pic.twitter.com/7ebEdeeY0x – 12:01 PM
📅 On this day in 2010, the @Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James became the youngest player in NBA history to reach 15,000 career points (age in years-days):
✅ James (25-079)
✅ Kevin Durant (26-078)
✅ Kobe Bryant (27-136)
✅ Wilt Chamberlain (27-156)
✅ Carmelo Anthony (27-234) pic.twitter.com/7ebEdeeY0x – 12:01 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most go-ahead or game-tying shots in the final 60 seconds since Russ entered the league:
53 — Russell Westbrook
52 — Damian Lillard
51 — Kevin Durant
51 — LeBron James pic.twitter.com/7zqGthBgXo – 11:08 AM
Most go-ahead or game-tying shots in the final 60 seconds since Russ entered the league:
53 — Russell Westbrook
52 — Damian Lillard
51 — Kevin Durant
51 — LeBron James pic.twitter.com/7zqGthBgXo – 11:08 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Russell Westbrook (22p/10r/10a) recorded his 10th triple-double of the season last night.
It’s the seventh time he’s reached that mark, the second-most such seasons in NBA history (Magic Johnson, 9).
The only other @Los Angeles Lakers to reach that mark are Johnson and LeBron James (1x). pic.twitter.com/sHj8FGss2Z – 10:51 AM
Russell Westbrook (22p/10r/10a) recorded his 10th triple-double of the season last night.
It’s the seventh time he’s reached that mark, the second-most such seasons in NBA history (Magic Johnson, 9).
The only other @Los Angeles Lakers to reach that mark are Johnson and LeBron James (1x). pic.twitter.com/sHj8FGss2Z – 10:51 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
LeBron James last night:
✅ 36 PTS
✅ 9 REB
✅ 7 AST
It’s the 14th time James has recorded at least 35p/5r/5a in a game since turning 35 years old.
No other player in NBA history has recorded more than five such games after their 35th birthday. pic.twitter.com/y37LfRE5T4 – 10:11 AM
LeBron James last night:
✅ 36 PTS
✅ 9 REB
✅ 7 AST
It’s the 14th time James has recorded at least 35p/5r/5a in a game since turning 35 years old.
No other player in NBA history has recorded more than five such games after their 35th birthday. pic.twitter.com/y37LfRE5T4 – 10:11 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Sunday notes on a Saturday: Heat’s Bam Adebayo gets defensive when it comes to award (and also is serving as his own campaign manager). sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Plus: Dragic, Allen, Achiuwa, Iguodala, LeBron, more. – 9:02 AM
Sunday notes on a Saturday: Heat’s Bam Adebayo gets defensive when it comes to award (and also is serving as his own campaign manager). sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Plus: Dragic, Allen, Achiuwa, Iguodala, LeBron, more. – 9:02 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
One of Russell Westbrook’s biggest Laker moments ended an 11-game road slide. LeBron: “Big-time shot by a big-time player.” Asked how he blocks out badly missed shots that draw criticism to hit a clutch 3, Russ said: “I got 23,000 points. How about that?” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:55 AM
One of Russell Westbrook’s biggest Laker moments ended an 11-game road slide. LeBron: “Big-time shot by a big-time player.” Asked how he blocks out badly missed shots that draw criticism to hit a clutch 3, Russ said: “I got 23,000 points. How about that?” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:55 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Westbrook triple-double, LeBron dominating late lead Lakers past Raptors in OT nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/19/wes… – 12:50 AM
Westbrook triple-double, LeBron dominating late lead Lakers past Raptors in OT nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/19/wes… – 12:50 AM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
LeBron James: “I saw Scottie Barnes for the first time in seventh grade and I knew he was going to be special … it may have been a surprise to some of you guys but it’s no surprise to me … it’s a beautiful thing to watch.” pic.twitter.com/FIu1k0EsHs – 11:15 PM
LeBron James: “I saw Scottie Barnes for the first time in seventh grade and I knew he was going to be special … it may have been a surprise to some of you guys but it’s no surprise to me … it’s a beautiful thing to watch.” pic.twitter.com/FIu1k0EsHs – 11:15 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Asked LeBron his thoughts on Scottie Barnes pic.twitter.com/m1F3jCAEW1 – 11:12 PM
Asked LeBron his thoughts on Scottie Barnes pic.twitter.com/m1F3jCAEW1 – 11:12 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
LeBron on Scottie Barnes who he says he knew was going to be special when he first saw him when Scottie was in seventh grade pic.twitter.com/ckiDKNyF3r – 11:12 PM
LeBron on Scottie Barnes who he says he knew was going to be special when he first saw him when Scottie was in seventh grade pic.twitter.com/ckiDKNyF3r – 11:12 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron says he saw Scottie Barnes in the 7th grade. “I knew he was going to be special. It’s no surprise to me. … It’s a beautiful thing to watch.” – 11:11 PM
LeBron says he saw Scottie Barnes in the 7th grade. “I knew he was going to be special. It’s no surprise to me. … It’s a beautiful thing to watch.” – 11:11 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“I saw Scottie Barnes for the first time in the seventh grade, and I told one of my good friends he was gonna be special.” – LeBron James – 11:11 PM
“I saw Scottie Barnes for the first time in the seventh grade, and I told one of my good friends he was gonna be special.” – LeBron James – 11:11 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
LeBron James says he saw how Russell Westbrook was standing very close to the 3-point line before Russ moved his foot back and made the 3 to force OT. “Big time IQ. Big time shot by a big time player.” – 11:09 PM
LeBron James says he saw how Russell Westbrook was standing very close to the 3-point line before Russ moved his foot back and made the 3 to force OT. “Big time IQ. Big time shot by a big time player.” – 11:09 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron on Westbrook’s 3-pointer to force OT: “Big-time shot by a big-time player.” – 11:07 PM
LeBron on Westbrook’s 3-pointer to force OT: “Big-time shot by a big-time player.” – 11:07 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron: “It was a true team win tonight on both sides of the floor.” – 11:06 PM
LeBron: “It was a true team win tonight on both sides of the floor.” – 11:06 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Russell Westbrook said his wife texted him this photo moments before he spoke to the media. It brought a smile to his face when he was asked about the moment which LeBron posted on IG. pic.twitter.com/Rte4m6S7xy – 11:03 PM
Russell Westbrook said his wife texted him this photo moments before he spoke to the media. It brought a smile to his face when he was asked about the moment which LeBron posted on IG. pic.twitter.com/Rte4m6S7xy – 11:03 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Avery Bradley on LeBron’s scoring: “It’s amazing as everyone’s been able to see. … It’s just incredible to now be apart of. … To me, he’s the greatest ever.” – 10:38 PM
Avery Bradley on LeBron’s scoring: “It’s amazing as everyone’s been able to see. … It’s just incredible to now be apart of. … To me, he’s the greatest ever.” – 10:38 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Frank Vogel says Lakers will meet on Saturday morning and discuss if LeBron will play second of a back to back after logging 45 minutes in overtime win. – 10:32 PM
Frank Vogel says Lakers will meet on Saturday morning and discuss if LeBron will play second of a back to back after logging 45 minutes in overtime win. – 10:32 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel on LeBron: “It’s remarkable how he can impact every single play.” – 10:29 PM
Frank Vogel on LeBron: “It’s remarkable how he can impact every single play.” – 10:29 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Was Bron stat padding tonight? Or was he just allowed to be a great basketball player? – 10:20 PM
Was Bron stat padding tonight? Or was he just allowed to be a great basketball player? – 10:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Lauri Markkanen tonight:
31 PTS
10 REB
3 AST
4 STL
6-12 3P
He joins LeBron James and Kevin Love as the only player in Cavs history with a 30/10/5-three game. pic.twitter.com/0EsGSXbqE1 – 10:19 PM
Lauri Markkanen tonight:
31 PTS
10 REB
3 AST
4 STL
6-12 3P
He joins LeBron James and Kevin Love as the only player in Cavs history with a 30/10/5-three game. pic.twitter.com/0EsGSXbqE1 – 10:19 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
Massive win for the Cavaliers in overtime over Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. Ol’ pal LeBron led the Lakers past Toronto, so Cleveland regains its 1-game lead over the Raptors for 6th. Lauri Markkanen w/ season high 31 pts. @The Athletic – 10:17 PM
Massive win for the Cavaliers in overtime over Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. Ol’ pal LeBron led the Lakers past Toronto, so Cleveland regains its 1-game lead over the Raptors for 6th. Lauri Markkanen w/ season high 31 pts. @The Athletic – 10:17 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Lakers snap three-game losing streak overall and 11-game slide on the road with big win in Toronto. LeBron went for 36-9-7 and Russ with 22-10-10 and the clutch steal and 3 to send it to OT. Wenyen Gabriel with an energy-setting 17 points. At Washington next. – 10:10 PM
Lakers snap three-game losing streak overall and 11-game slide on the road with big win in Toronto. LeBron went for 36-9-7 and Russ with 22-10-10 and the clutch steal and 3 to send it to OT. Wenyen Gabriel with an energy-setting 17 points. At Washington next. – 10:10 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers snap 11 game road losing streak, beat the Raptors in Overtime, 128-123…Russ clutch 3 to send game to OT
-Lebron 36pts 9rebs 7ast
-Russ 22pts 10ast 10rebs
-Wenyen 17pts
-Bradley 14pts
-Reaves 10pts 7rebs 6ast
Next up, tomorrow night at Washington…
@ESPNLosAngeles – 10:09 PM
Lakers snap 11 game road losing streak, beat the Raptors in Overtime, 128-123…Russ clutch 3 to send game to OT
-Lebron 36pts 9rebs 7ast
-Russ 22pts 10ast 10rebs
-Wenyen 17pts
-Bradley 14pts
-Reaves 10pts 7rebs 6ast
Next up, tomorrow night at Washington…
@ESPNLosAngeles – 10:09 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
‘Topes lose. 128-123. LeBron finishes with 36-9-7, Barnes with 31-17-6. – 10:07 PM
‘Topes lose. 128-123. LeBron finishes with 36-9-7, Barnes with 31-17-6. – 10:07 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
LeBron misses a 35-foot 3, and Russ thinks he was fouled on a tough 3. Bad shots. – 9:47 PM
LeBron misses a 35-foot 3, and Russ thinks he was fouled on a tough 3. Bad shots. – 9:47 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
A poster of Scott Foster will not be replacing LeBron’s mural outside of this arena. – 9:47 PM
A poster of Scott Foster will not be replacing LeBron’s mural outside of this arena. – 9:47 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Toronto got a pair of late 3’s to answer 2 triples from LeBron to take a 116-113 lead with 25.7 seconds to go, and LAL with the basketball. – 9:47 PM
Toronto got a pair of late 3’s to answer 2 triples from LeBron to take a 116-113 lead with 25.7 seconds to go, and LAL with the basketball. – 9:47 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
lebron and fred having a very animated discussion over whether scottie should be getting continuation – 9:43 PM
lebron and fred having a very animated discussion over whether scottie should be getting continuation – 9:43 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
105-105, 3:32 left. LeBron lurks, and the role players have hit more than their fair share of shots, but the Raptors’ 5 is a lot steadier. – 9:37 PM
105-105, 3:32 left. LeBron lurks, and the role players have hit more than their fair share of shots, but the Raptors’ 5 is a lot steadier. – 9:37 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
It’s been LeBron doing a bit of everything in this 4th Q, scoring at the rim (25 points on 11 of 19 FG’s overall), blocking shots, and finding open teammates, as a Reaves 3 (LeBron’s 7th assist) put LAL up 102-99.
Siakim answered with a 2, as LAL lead by 1 with 5:59 left. – 9:32 PM
It’s been LeBron doing a bit of everything in this 4th Q, scoring at the rim (25 points on 11 of 19 FG’s overall), blocking shots, and finding open teammates, as a Reaves 3 (LeBron’s 7th assist) put LAL up 102-99.
Siakim answered with a 2, as LAL lead by 1 with 5:59 left. – 9:32 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Another leg kick out from Gary Trent, Jr., who does it most every time he shoots. Refs gave him this call, to the protests of Augustin and LeBron. – 9:14 PM
Another leg kick out from Gary Trent, Jr., who does it most every time he shoots. Refs gave him this call, to the protests of Augustin and LeBron. – 9:14 PM
More on this storyline
Josh Robbins: LeBron James received a nice standing ovation from most fans inside Capital One Arena. -via Twitter @JoshuaBRobbins / March 19, 2022
“Um, I got 23,000 points,” Westbrook said. “How about that?” Meanwhile, James is closing in on passing Karl Malone for second all-time in scoring in the NBA. He is now 20 points away from passing “The Mailman.” After James logged 45 minutes, Lakers coach Frank Vogel said the team will discuss whether James will play on Saturday in Washington on the second of a back-to-back. If James rests, he could pass Malone in his return to Cleveland on Monday. -via ESPN / March 19, 2022
Detroit Pistons PR: Saddiq Bey became the first player in Pistons history to record at least 51 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals in a game. The last NBA player to record such minimums was James Harden at SAS on 12/3/2019. #Pistons (via @EliasSports) -via Twitter @Pistons_PR / March 18, 2022
LeBron James moves to No. 2 in all-time scoring list
Mike Trudell: * @LeBron James has surpassed Karl Malone for 2nd on the all-time @NBA scoring list, with a driving layup. Only @Kareem Abdul-Jabbar remains. Kareem: 38,387 LeBron: 36,930 (at the 5:20 mark of the 2nd Q vs. Washington) Malone: 36,928 Kobe: 33,643
NBA scoring record: How many games does LeBron James need to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
LeBron James is inching closer and closer to one of the most illustrious records in the NBA. Since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar retired in 1989, his all-time record 38,387 points scored were seen as one of the most unbreakable marks in the Association. The …
LeBron James is inching closer and closer to one of the most illustrious records in the NBA.
Since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar retired in 1989, his all-time record 38,387 points scored were seen as one of the most unbreakable marks in the Association. The legendary center’s combination of longevity and productivity looked pretty much out of reach.
But at age 37, King James remains one of the best scorers in the league, and Abdul-Jabbar’s record being beaten is almost a foregone conclusion.
In order to put things into context, we’ve created a tracker to see at first glance how many regular-season games LeBron needs to beat the record. From a relatively pedestrian 20 points per game to a much more stellar 35 ppg pace, the numbers will be updated after every game he plays.
NBA scoring record: How many games does LeBron James need to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
LeBron James is inching closer and closer to one of the most illustrious records in the NBA.
Since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar retired in 1989, his all-time record 38,387 points scored were seen as one of the most unbreakable marks in the Association. The legendary center’s combination of longevity and productivity looked pretty much out of reach.
But at age 37, King James remains one of the best scorers in the league, and Abdul-Jabbar’s record being beaten is almost a foregone conclusion.
In order to put things into context, we’ve created a tracker to see at first glance how many regular-season games LeBron needs to beat the record. From a relatively pedestrian 20 points per game to a much more stellar 35 ppg pace, the numbers will be updated after every game he plays.
HBO’s Winning Time: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar player bio
In celebration of HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, we’re taking a looking at the real-time characters behind the show. This is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
In celebration of HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, we’re taking a looking at the real-time characters behind the show. This is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an actor and an author. He’s a cultural ambassador and public speaker. He was awarded the 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom. And yes, he’s one of the three or four most important players in NBA history.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is third in total career rebounds, third in total blocks, and first in points scored. He was a six time champion and six time MVP. He went to an unbelievable nineteen All-Star games. Lew Alcindor entered the NBA with three NCAA titles to his name, and still shattered expectations.
In 1979, as LA was getting ready to select Magic Johnson, Kareem was already a five-time MVP and an NBA champion. With the birth of the Showtime Lakers, though, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar went from superstar to truly a fixture on the NBA’s Mt. Rushmore.
Although Russian clubs have been …
Although Russian clubs have been indefinitely barred by FIBA from participating in European competitions, play in the domestic VTB United League and Russian Basketball Super League 1 continues. In some cases, I’m told, six-figure bonuses are being offered to American stars to come back. That, of course, leads to further complicated questions. Such as: How, exactly, would such bonuses be paid when so many Russian assets worldwide are frozen? A far weightier matter: What are the broader moral implications amid calls, as expertly laid out by my fellow Substacker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, for Russian teams and athletes to be banned from all worldwide competition to increase public pressure on Putin? Then there is maybe the scariest question: How can any American player’s safety be assured after the recent airport arrest and detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner?
First Take: .@IsiahThomas believes that …
First Take: .@IsiahThomas believes that LeBron is the most dominant player he’s ever seen. “When he passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in scoring, you HAVE to anoint him as the GOAT.”
.@IsiahThomas believes that LeBron is the most dominant player he's ever seen.
"When he passes Kareem in scoring, you HAVE to anoint him as the GOAT."
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— First Take (@FirstTake) February 24, 2022