LeBron James is now the all-time NBA scorer after he passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Tuesday night … and the photo of the shot that got him there is everywhere.
It’s an incredible frozen moment in time as everyone watched — mostly with their phones to capture it — as he took a jumper.
So of course NBA fans found the one really funny thing about it and are making jokes about it: As James went up to take the shot, his Los Angeles Lakers teammate Thomas Bryant appeared to be calling for the ball under the basket as the big man posted up.
I don’t think it’s a bad move! You never know when the man with the fourth-most dimes ever could dish you the ball.
Still, the jokes are pretty hilarious:
So many jokes
I know what this photo will always represent but I will never “not see” Thomas Bryant actually thinking he is going to get the ball on his pin under the rim! https://t.co/Rx5sFNLHzJ
— Ben Martinez (@Ben_Martinez) February 8, 2023
thomas bryant (31 on the lakers) calling for the ball here on lebron’s record-breaking shot attempt is like the real life version of in space jam when jordan is dunking it from half court and bill murray shouts “i’m open” lol i respect him so much for this pic.twitter.com/IDWMqjhJQm
— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) February 8, 2023
If you ever find yourself in a dark place in life, or you struggle with your confidence, always remember the spirited optimism of Thomas Bryant, who genuinely seems to be open to the idea of LeBron not shooting this one. pic.twitter.com/LAV6KQLGGz
— Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) February 8, 2023
but seriously this is the funniest part of the iconic photo, now forever immortalized pic.twitter.com/VcrcWSv7a7
— Brian Floyd (@BrianMFloyd) February 8, 2023
Thomas Bryant with the absolutely textbook seal is killing me. https://t.co/aVe6MId7Fd
— Kory Keys (@KoryKeys) February 8, 2023
"Thomas Bryant was wide open on that play" pic.twitter.com/h0EGtgIGnF
— Caesars Sportsbook (@CaesarsSports) February 8, 2023
Respect Thomas Bryant calling for the ball with a deep seal in the key. Records are made to be broken. Fundamentals are forever. https://t.co/BlSCNDHUf3
— Dan Devine (@YourManDevine) February 8, 2023
Thomas Bryant had his man sealed. pic.twitter.com/UImu4Nf1N3
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) February 8, 2023
Would’ve just pulled out my phone if I was Thomas Bryant bc he was NOT getting that ball https://t.co/wYcagppJ0P
— Jasmine (@JasmineLWatkins) February 8, 2023
Not Thomas Bryant thinking he’s about to get a pass to the low post lmao pic.twitter.com/3mwGtzILfS
— David Gardner (@byDavidGardner) February 8, 2023
Thomas Bryant calling for the ball has me crying LMFAOOOOO https://t.co/3CzAaK1PRn
— 🎽 (@WestbrickHas2Go) February 8, 2023
What the hell does Thomas Bryant think he’s doing calling for the ball? pic.twitter.com/ES5oGz76cb
— Football (@BostonConnr) February 8, 2023
LeBron: I’m gonna set the record
Thomas Bryant: I think we should run the Thomas Bryant play pic.twitter.com/6Z5vMkSGhL
— Chris Branch (@cbranch89) February 8, 2023
