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Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, left, shares a laugh with NBA legend MIchael Jordan during the NBA All-Star game in Cleveland, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, left, shares a laugh with NBA legend MIchael Jordan during the NBA All-Star game in Cleveland, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
There have been numerous legendary careers that fans have witnessed in the NBA. Starting from legends Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlin, various players have managed to beat their records and create a name for themselves in the league. One such great is?LeBron James, who is not just in numerous stats lists. Joining the GOAT debate, James beat Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the all-time scoring leader in NBA history.?
However, the?Los Angeles Lakers?star’s contradicting statement after calling himself the best in the league, has caught the attention of NBA buffs. James undoubtedly has high praise for Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan.
Michael Jordan, the top competitor for LeBron James
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LeBron James crossed former NBA superstar?Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Tuesday night to become the NBA scoring leader. Although, the 6x NBA champion from the Chicago Bulls seems to be his no.1 competitor. James, after passing Abdul-Jabbar believes?Michael Jordan?is the only competition left for him. MJ has been the benchmark for numerous players and has inspired them to become like him.?
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Jan 7, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after being called for a technical foul against the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
However, in a recent interview, the 4x NBA champion told the world, he believes he is the best in the league. James mentioned, “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.?
LeBron James says that it was never his ambition to catch Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. There is only one man he's ever really chased, and the scoring record represents a big piece of how he'll measure up.
It's Michael. It has always been Michael: https://t.co/l0MEYdvwQS
— Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) February 7, 2023
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The above statements from ‘King James’ left the NBA world confused online. Many fans seemed to question why the best player must have competition. However, after tonight’s historic night, many fans believe there is no doubt as to why he calls himself the best in the league.?
Watch this story:?“All records held by Christmas games King LeBron James”
LeBron creates more NBA history?
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The 4x MVP has shaken the world by crossing Abdul-Jabbar’s 38,387 points record against the Oklahoma City Thunder today.?Friends and family of James were in attendance to witness history. The record was broken after almost 39 years.?
Do you think LeBron James is the greatest of all time? Let us know in the comments below.
