Celebrities react as LeBron James breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's scoring record: "Bron's outfit said 'Today is the mf day'"
LeBron James finally made NBA history on Tuesday night by surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the league's all-time leading scorer. Several noteworthy figures and celebrities were quick to congratulate the "King" on his massive achievement.
Jay-Z, Floyd Mayweather, Bad Bunny and Denzel Washington were among the well-known celebrities in attendance, but there were plenty that took to social media to hail James.
Here are some of the top reactions from celebrities:
headband out, he going crazy 👑
Oh shit Bron got the headband on lol it’s up tonight
🤣🤝
Bron’s outfit said “today is the Mf day” 😅🤣🤝🐐
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There it is. A fall-away into history for LeBron James. https://t.co/knuUaHUGcp
A new bar is set. Congrats, @KingJames 👑 https://t.co/dfkAxekhXz
King James.
Congratulations @KingJames on becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer! #ScoringKing https://t.co/7NBgN0BVxU
CONGRATULATIONS, LEBRON JAMES.
🏽Congrats!!! @KingJames legendary stuff!! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Wild to witness someone from Northeast Ohio doing this ! Congrats @KingJames !!!
Miami Heat legend LeBron James becomes the NBA’s all-time leading scorer https://t.co/P2ODbJ5dri
Wow!!! History has been made!! Congrats @KingJames
I spent my whole life disliking Kobe & not appreciating him until it was too late… I’m not doing the same with LeBron. Appreciate greatness while it’s here right in front of us. Amazing career. Amazing achievement @KingJames.
We are all witnesses.
https://t.co/iiObKnOAia
38,388 Points
0 Morals
0 Values
0 Principles
0 Empathy
1 Bow Down to #China
Congratulations to @KingJames
Congrats @KingJames !
Salute to The King 🫡
@KingJames
#GreatestScorerEver
LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA All-Time Leading Scoring Record on a Post Fadeaway😳😳😳😳https://t.co/Udsu3MXfuC
LeBron James! Congrats 👑
NBA All-Time Scoring Leader.
A beast!
Kongrats King!! Glad to say I’ve shaken your hand brudda. God bless you and the fam and the homies.
Drake’s tribute to Lebron 😭
https://t.co/iR7mjwyaQz
Over the course of his 20-year career, LeBron James has amassed a great many accolades. With multiple NBA titles, MVP awards and All-Star selections, LeBron James has already established himself as among the greatest to play the game.
However, his latest achievement is arguably his greatest. James needed 36 points to overtake Abdul-Jabbar as the leading scorer in the NBA, and he achieved the feat late in the third quarter with a fadeaway jumper.
While fans and celebrities alike have poured in to offer their congratulations to LeBron, James himself will be disappointed with the outcome of the game. As the Lakers come up with a loss in regulation, the game left a bad taste in the mouth for players and fans alike.
LeBron James fights to keep the LA Lakers' season alive
The night is undoubtedly a special one for LeBron James as he made NBA history. Unfortunately, the overall situation doesn't bode well for the LA Lakers.
They started off the fourth-quarter on a terrible note. Despite the high of LeBron’s milestone achievement in the third, the Purple and Gold failed to string together a solid run to close out the game against the OKC Thunder.
Coming up with a 130-133 loss by the end of regulation, the Lakers fell to 25-30 on the season. Rising concerns regarding LeBron’s health will also be worth taking note of moving forward as James left the game in the fourth with a foot injury.
James ended the night with 38 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Superstar teammate Russell Westbrook also contributed to the winning effort with 27 points and eight assists. Unfortunately, the Lakers saw a very passive display from superstar big man Anthony Davis, who only had 13 points on the night.
The Lakers’ display was plagued by poor shot selection and untimely turnovers. With 20 turnovers for the game, the Lakeshow practically wrote the script for their own loss. Additionally, their defense was also a wreck as OKC shot countless threes early in the game to put pressure on the team.
With only a handful of games left to play this season, the Lakers need every win they can get. James has his usual dominant self, but without the necessary help, it seems like a tall task for the Lakers to keep their season alive.