Who did LeBron James call in his "starting 5" and why?

The LA Lakers celebrated LeBron James ahead of their home game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday (Feb 9th). James became the NBA's all-time scoring leader was the occasion for the pre-game ceremony.

The four-time MVP's family, featuring his mother, Gloria, wife Savannah, sons Bronny and Bryce, and daughter Zhuri, joined him midcourt for the celebration. While giving his acceptance speech, LeBron credited them for his success and cited the sacrifices that contributed to him becoming the NBA's all-time scoring record.

Who did LeBron James call in his starting 5?

During his gratitude-filled speech to his family, LeBron named them as his all-time starting 5.

"This is literally about this crew right here. This is my starting 5 right here," said James. "My two boys, Bronny and Bryce, daughter Zhuri, my mom Gloria, my wife Savannah."

"This is my starting 5 right here." ❤️

Watch the #ScoringKing ceremony live on the NBA App.

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LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record in the Lakers' 133-130 loss against the OKC Thunder. "King James" did it in a hurry as he dropped 36 points, the tally he needed to break the record before the game with 10.9 seconds left in the third quarter. The NBA and Lakers had a small celebration right after he made the shot that sealed his spot as the NBA's all-time record scorer.

James thanked his family during his acceptance speech during the ceremony as well. He has been a family man through and through, carrying out his role as a husband, son, and father to the best of his abilities.

James has been nothing but grateful to everyone who has been with him during his 20-year journey in the NBA and the lead-up to him becoming the leading scorer. LeBron unhesitantly crediting the people that supported him is among the many traits that make him the ideal model citizen.

"King James" now has 38,390 career points. The four-time champion will get to add to his tally during the LA Lakers' next game against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday (Feb 11th). He has been ruled out for Thursday's home contest against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a foot injury.

LAKERS CURRENT DEPTH CHART

PG: D’Angelo Russell, Dennis Schroder, Patrick Beverley
SG: Malik Beasley, Austin Reaves, Lonnie Walker IV
SF: LeBron James, Max Christie, Troy Brown Jr.
PF: Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt
C: Thomas Bryant, Wenyen Gabriel https://t.co/3DpJaBhuyJ

The Lakers may have a brand new roster around LeBron James during that game if their deadline day additions, D'Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt, Malik Beasley, and Mo Bamba, are available to play. The Lakers have been among the biggest winners in the market, and they will be hoping to make this count and push for a playoff berth.