LeBron James surpasses 40,000 career points, another milestone for the NBA legend
LeBron James surpassed 40,000 career points during Saturday night’s home game between his Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets, further solidifying his place in the NBA record books.
LeBron James surpassed 40,000 career points during Saturday night’s home game between his Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets, further solidifying his place in the NBA record books.
James, who has held the pro basketball league’s record for most career points since last year, was within 9 points of the achievement going into the game. A layup in the second quarter had James reach 40,000 points, and another layup ensured he surpassed the mark.
When James reached the history-making number, L.A. fans jumped to their feet. Amid a subsequent timeout, a brief ceremony was held, and a video commemorating some of James’ achievements, “LeBron James ‘Scoring King’ Career Mixtape,” was played at the venue.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James acknowledges fans after scoring to become the first NBA player to reach 40,000 points in a career during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday in L.A.Mark J. Terrill / APThe player with four NBA championships on his resume said it was a “special” moment when he looked toward his daughter, 9-year-old Zhuri, as he realized he made history with the first layup.
“My daughter was just clapping, and you know like pumping her arms up in the air,” James said during a postgame news conference. “So that was a super cool moment. Blew her a kiss, she blew one back to me.”
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