NBA history: LeBron James becomes the NBA’s all-time leading scorer

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers scores to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar's career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers scores to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar's career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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The Over & Back Podcast celebrates LeBron James breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time NBA scoring record.

In this special episode of the Over & Back Classic NBA Podcast, Jason & Rich celebrate LeBron James breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s once thought-to-be unbreakable NBA all-time scoring record.

We’ll discuss how LeBron James did it, including all of his major scoring milestones from his first made basket against the Sacramento Kings, to topping Brad Daughtery as the Cleveland Cavaliers all-time scorer, scoring 10,000, 20,000, and 30,000 points all the way to him making history this week.

We’ll also dive into all of the previous NBA all-time leading scorers, including “Jumping” Joe Fulks, Dolph Schayes, George Mikan, Bob Pettit, Wilt Chamberlin, and finally, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Additional topics include what other records LeBron James may set, including most games, most minutes, most seasons, most NBA Finals appearances, most field goals, and most assists.

Then finally, we look at any current NBA players who may have a chance at breaking LeBron’s all-time scoring record, including Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and more!

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