During the recent Los Angeles Lakers game against the Denver Nuggets, LeBron James made history by becoming the first NBA player to score an impressive 40,000 points. This milestone was achieved during the second quarter of the game, where James, at 39 years old, reached this remarkable feat.
To commemorate this achievement, James took to Instagram to share a montage of photos and a video from the game, captioning it with '1 of 1 ??'. The crowd at the Crypto.com Arena erupted in celebration as 'LeBron James 40,000 points' flashed on the screens during this historic moment.
Starting the game needing just nine points to reach the milestone, James ended up scoring 26 points that night, despite the Lakers falling to the Nuggets with a final score of 124-114. This isn't the first time James has broken records, as last February, he surpassed the previous leading scorer in NBA history, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, with 38,390 points.
Abdul-Jabbar graciously acknowledged James' achievement, stating that there couldn't have been a better person to break his record. James expressed his desire to finish his career as a Laker during the recent All-Star Game, emphasizing his happiness with the organization and his hope to continue wearing the Lakers uniform.
As James continues to make history on the court, fans eagerly anticipate what other milestones he will achieve in his illustrious career. Stay updated on the latest news and stories by signing up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter.
