Watch: LeBron James cries after creating history, kisses wife Savannah James and embraces mother Gloria and his kids after breaking Kareem's record
LeBron James became the NBA's all-time leading scorer in final seconds of the third quarter of the LA Lakers' game against the OKC Thunder. James hit a fadeaway to break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record that stood for almost 40 years.
"The King" looked relieved and emotional as he made history in front of all the fans at Crypto.com Arena. Fans, his teammates and everyone in the arena gave him a standing ovation.
James brought his mother, wife and kids to center court to celebrate his record-breaking moment. He kissed his wife Savannah and hugged his mother Gloria, as well as his three children: Bronny, Bryce and Zhuri.
The game was temporarily stopped to give LeBron James his moment. The NBA presented him with a video tribute, while commissioner Adam Silver congratulated him on center court.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was present and showed love to the man who broke his records. James' family also had a special video message for "The King." It was then followed by another video tribute from celebrities such as Snoop Dogg and Drake.
The James Gang with a beautiful message to LeBron James š https://t.co/3iChNILeLc
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LeBron James believes he's the best ever
As LeBron James made history on Tuesday night, becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer, the greatest of all-time debate will surely be revisited. James accomplished something that Michael Jordan has not, and it could open up the discussion even more.
In an interview with Kyle Goon of the Orange County Register, James was asked about his place on the greatest of all-time list. "The King" thinks that everyone has their own opinion regarding it, but firmly believes he's the best player ever.
"I'm gonna let everybody else decide where (the scoring record) puts me," James said. "It's not for me to say now, 'OK, Iām this or that.' ā¦ What I bring to the table as a basketball player, I feel like I'm the best basketball player that ever played the game. That's just my confidence, that's just what I bring to the table, what I possess. But as far as if the scoring record gets me to another level, I don't know."
Not everyone will agree with what James said, but it's harder to argue against him following his most recent accomplishment. James is probably the first player to come closest to Jordan, and it's understandable if more people will put him above MJ.
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