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Dec 2, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) grabs the ball and jumps over Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Dec 2, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) grabs the ball and jumps over Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
At this point, the better question to ask would be what hasn’t LeBron James achieved in the NBA? He continues to surprise us with his amazing vitality and dedication to the game. It seems like LeBron’s name has been plastered in NBA history as the Lakers star crosses another milestone.
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LeBron James moved up the ranks of the NBA’s all-time assists list and surpassed Magic Johnson. LeBron’s tally of 10, 144 took over Johnson’s 10, 141.
Magic Johnson praised Lebron for becoming the 6th player on that list. He congratulated the NBA champion. “The effect you’ve had on basketball will last for generations to come!”
Congratulations to one of the best ever to lace them up, LeBron James, for passing me to become 6th all-time on the NBA’s career assists list!! The affect you’ve had on basketball will last for generations to come!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) December 3, 2022
Actor Jamie Foxx responded to LeBron’s post on Instagram and wrote, “Huge congratulations”. The Los Angeles Lakers star captioned his post and said he was honored to be part of this elite group of people. LeBron had a video montage of both himself and Johnson doing what they do best.
Let’s take a moment to appreciate how ridiculous LeBron James is. pic.twitter.com/gxwvW66YcR
— LeBron History 🏀 (@bronhistory) December 3, 2022
magic, that humility that characterizes you makes you bigger!! you and Lebron James are two legends!
— miguel gonzalez (@michael4757) December 4, 2022
Absolutely!!
Proud of you Lebron…..
You pave the way Magic!!!🏀— Vernisa Smith (@SmithVernisa) December 4, 2022
This is why LeBron the goat 🐐
This is why Magic the goat 🐐 PG— C2 (@sololifec2) December 4, 2022
He another version of you. His best ability always been his passing. Glad he a Laker.
— JordylovesHoops🏀 (@J_ESPN214) December 4, 2022
Both LeBron and Magic have displayed mutual love and admiration for each other. The two Lakers players are giants in their own right. Johnson has been widely considered to be the best point guard for the NBA.
The bond between LeBron James & Magic Johnson
Magic Johnson played a crucial part in bringing LeBron James to the Lakers. In 2018, Johnson was the president of the franchise. But even though he is no longer in the GM seat, Johnson admitted that their relationship is still strong
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Dec 2, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) goes up for a shot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
“I am still here for him. I can still play his role as the big brother.” said Johnson.
LeBron also spoke about Magic Johnson after clocking in that feat. “The way Magic approached the game, it was very infectious“, and continued to say about the admiration he had for Johnson.
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In his 18th season, LeBron continues to play with equal vigor to that of a young player. He shows agility and dominance, with a good deal of sportsmanship. But more than anything, LeBron plays with a dose of Magic.
