LeBron James is on the cusp of passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. The King continues to get buckets; at 38, LeBron is having one of the highest-scoring seasons of his career, averaging 30 points per game and carrying the Lakers into play-in contention. The Ringer is covering everything you need to know about LeBron’s historic pursuit, from what he shares with Kareem to how his scoring has evolved during his career. Keep up with all of our coverage right here:
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February 8, 2023
LeBron Passes Kareem, and the Future of Big Career Records. Plus, Kirk Goldsberry on Kyrie in Dallas, Memphis’s Slip, and More.
Ryen discusses LeBron James’s new record and whether future generations will be able to reach it
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February 8, 2023
Behind the Scenes of LeBron Being Crowned the NBA’s Scoring King
A picturesque fadeaway, a moment with Kareem, and (ahem) a loss to the Thunder. James’s historic night might not have been perfect, but it told us a lot about LeBron, this season, and his path to this point.
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February 8, 2023
Appreciating the King and Bears Senior Bowl Buzz With Kevin Fishbain
Jason also breaks down the Grizzlies’ beatdown of the Bulls
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February 8, 2023
Notes on LeBron’s Big Night, Plus Peter Schrager on the Best Chiefs-Eagles Storylines
Bill and Schrager also discuss Sean Payton heading to the Broncos and Lamar Jackson’s future
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February 8, 2023
How LeBron Broke the All-Time Scoring Record
Breaking down the key factors that propelled LeBron to become the best scorer of all time
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February 8, 2023
Ranking the Best Moments of LeBron James’s Career
The King is officially the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. Where does Tuesday’s record-breaking moment rank in his illustrious career?
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February 7, 2023
LeBron, Kareem, and the Secrets to Greatness
How did two of the game’s greatest scorers stay dominant for so long? We spoke with players and coaches who observed LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar up close and had a behind-the-scenes look at their similarities.
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February 7, 2023
How to Bet on LeBron James Breaking the All-Time Scoring Record
Plus, the guys share their thoughts on the Kyrie Irving trade
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February 2, 2023
LeBron Is Running to the Scoring Crown at Full Speed
Even at 38, James isn’t hobbling his way past Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA’s career points record. Thanks to a few important tweaks to his approach, the future Points King is having one of his best scoring seasons ever.
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January 31, 2023
What Does It Take to Win the All-Time Scoring Title?
James and Seerat reflect on LeBron James’s legacy as he chases Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s career scoring record
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January 31, 2023
We May Never See Another NBA Record Chase Like LeBron’s
LeBron is shredding the notion that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s points record would never be broken. But the NBA’s other major career records might really be untouchable.