- LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leader in career field goals, achieving his 15,838th basket.
- The historic milestone occurred during the Los Angeles Lakers' 120-113 defeat by the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.
- James admitted it was an “unbelievable feat”, but his historic achievement was overshadowed by a concerning injury to his left elbow, sustained during a collision with Nikola Jokic late in the game.
- Despite the injury and loss, James contributed 16 points, eight assists, three steals, and a block, with coaches and fellow players praising his “legendary” status in the game.
- This latest record adds to James's extensive list of accomplishments, including being the all-time leading scorer and holding the record for most playoff points, as he continues to defy age at 41.
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LeBron James breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA record in LA Lakers loss