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NFL, NBA players and fans react to LeBron James’ scoring record in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James celebrates after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer during the second half of an NBA game against the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James celebrates after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer during the second half of an NBA game against the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. Mark J. Terrill AP

LeBron James set the NBA’s scoring record with a step-back jumper late in the third quarter, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar that stood for 38 years.

The record took place at Crypto Arena in Los Angeles.

His record setting basket set off a frenzy on social media.

James scored his first NBA points against the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 29, 2003.

Abdul-Jabbar handed the ball off to James to celebrate the historic feat.

This story was originally published February 7, 2023 at 9:27 PM.

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