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LeBron James scoring record: Lakers star makes history as the NBA's all-time leading scorer

yahoo sports staff
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LeBron James eclipsed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record as the Los Angeles Lakers superstar hit a stepback fadeaway bucket near the end of the third quarter of their game Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He passed Abdul-Jabbar's regular season scoring mark of 38,387 career points.

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after a 3-point shot during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 7, 2023 in Los Angeles. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after a 3-point shot during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 7, 2023 in Los Angeles. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)