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LeBron James sits just 3,020 points behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the all-time scoring record, and there’s a very real possibility the four-time NBA MVP and NBA champion finishes his career No. 1 on that list.
On Tuesday, Abdul-Jabbar spoke with longtime NBA reporter Marc Stein in a one-on-one on Substack. When asked how he’d feel if James passed his scoring mark, Abdul-Jabbar provided the following answer:
“I’m excited to see it happen. I don’t see records as personal accomplishments, but more as human achievements. If one person can do something that’s never been done, that means we all have a shot at doing it. It’s a source of hope and inspiration. Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile back in 1954. Since then, not only have 1,400 runners beaten that time, but the new record is 17 seconds less. We all win when a record is broken and if LeBron breaks mine, I will be right there to cheer him on.”
Abdul-Jabbar has held the all-time scoring record since April 5, 1984, when he broke Wilt Chamberlain’s mark of 31,419 points. The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers big man ended his career in 1989 with 38,387 points.
James is third on the all-time scoring list with 35,367 points. Karl Malone is second with 36,928 points.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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