Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James climbed to second on the NBA all-time scoring list on Saturday. Naturally, his peers around the NBA honored and congratulated him for the epic milestone, including Chris Paul and Kevin Love.
James surpassed Karl Malone (36,928) for the no. 2 spot on the scoring list. He exploded for 38 points against the Washington Wizards, which pushed his overall career tally to 36,947. He is now inching closer to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who scored 38,387 throughout his 20 years in the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks and Lakers.
After the game, Paul and Love took to Instagram to show their appreciation for James and what he has accomplished. Love even went as far as to indicating that James is the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) with his use of goat emojis on his post.
Chris Paul and Kevin Love showing some love to LeBron James. The #Lakers star is now no. 2 on the all-time scoring list 👀 pic.twitter.com/YBpMUoyviS
— Kit Guinhawa (@BeatKit22) March 20, 2022
Former NBA big man and LeBron James’ ex-teammate Kendrick Perkins shared the same sentiment as Kevin Love and highlighted how the GOAT conversation is “about to be a lot different” because of the latest feat. LeBron has always been compared with Michael Jordan and pitted against each other for the greatest player in the history of the league.
While the general consensus is that MJ is the GOAT, it seems Perk believes otherwise.
🐐 James at that Number 2 spot!!! That conversation about to be a lot different. Don’t mind me and Carry the hell on…
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) March 20, 2022
Ex-NBA star Tyson Chandler, like Chris Paul, congratulated the Lakers forward for the wild achievement. He is only 1440 points away from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar from being the top scorer in league history, and certainly, that’s not an easy feat to accomplish.
Congratulations @KingJames 👑 https://t.co/6kJkEiy2Ea
— Tyson Chandler (@tysonchandler) March 20, 2022
Several media outlets, as well as Lakers fans also made sure to honor and celebrate James’ achievement. The NBA has never seen such player with an amazing longevity while playing at a high level consistently, so it’s definitely just right to remember the occasion.
Besides, if James return next season and keep playing at the same level he has this 2021-22 campaign, it’s not hard to see him breaking the all-time record.
LeBron becomes the No. 2 all-time scorer in NBA history 👑⁰⁰Only one player remains ahead of @KingJames pic.twitter.com/tQzFzKLcVs
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 20, 2022
LeBron James moves into second place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
He has his eyes on that top spot 😤 pic.twitter.com/gR5vQBQNgr
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 20, 2022
LeBron is probably focusing on leading the Purple and Gold to the playoffs and keeping their title hopes alive, but he has every reason to celebrate the greatness that he has shown everyone not only this season but also through the years.
LeBron James Career Ranks
Points (2nd)
Assists (7th)
Rebounds (39th)Those ranks combine to 48, the lowest combined ranks in points, rebounds and assists in NBA history.
He passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who is at 49 (1st in points, 3rd in rebounds and 45th in assists).
— Matt Williams (@StatsWilliams) March 20, 2022
LeBron James is now 2nd All-Time scorer in NBA history 🐐 pic.twitter.com/NZeryHIwOV
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) March 20, 2022
⭐️ OFFICIEL !!! ⭐️
LEBRON JAMES DEVIENT LE NUMÉRO 2 ALL TIME AU SCORING DANS L’HISTOIRE DE LA NBA !! 👑
1️⃣ Kareem Abdul-Jabbar : 38 387 points
2️⃣ LeBron James : 36 930 points
3️⃣ Karl Malone : 36 928 points pic.twitter.com/2zkD3LKFEH
— TrashTalk (@TrashTalk_fr) March 20, 2022
