LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers star and Future Hall of Famer, surpassed Karl Malone as the NBA’s second all-time leading scorer, as reported by ESPN. The game was much different then than it is today. Meaning, the majority of Malone’s baskets came from layups, and backdoor cuts versus LeBron whose scoring come from more diverse shots.
James entered the game midway through the second quarter with 20 points remaining until he passed Malone. Ultimately, James ended the game with 38 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. Yet, the Lakers fell short to the Washington Wizards, 127-119. The only person he’s yet to surpass is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who has 38,387 points.
“Just to be part of this league the many years I’ve been a part of it and is linked to some of the greatest who’s ever played this game. I’m always speechless when thinking about the people I admire and learn from. It’s an honor for me, my hometown, family, and friends to be part of this journey. They are the ones I do it all for.
Will LeBron James catch Kareem Abdul-Jabbar before his career is over?
Naturally, James only has a couple of years left in the NBA narrows his window to catch this milestone. However, James is more than capable of playing to the ability to focus purely on scoring to surpass Abdul-Jabbar. When James is asked regarding the record, he responds:
“I won’t let myself dwell on it,” James said. “I’ve always played the game the way I do, and these things have naturally happened just by going out there and playing the right way.”
“I hope to achieve that at some point in my career, but I won’t dwell on it until we get there, hopefully,” James added.
