NBA, LeBron James dreamy: over 40,000 points
LBJ ended the match with 26 points, reaching 40,017 career points
Everyone was eagerly waiting for it to happen, and James did not disappoint. In the showdown against the Denver Nuggets, lost by the Los Angeles Lakers (124-114 the final), the spotlight was exclusively on LBJ and his new, incredible record. He was only nine points away from becoming the first player to reach 40,000 career points. He scored 26, just enough to certify his greatness and celebrate yet another milestone in a crazy career in the best way.
The basket that è earned him 40,000 points è came thanks to a layup in the second period. A moment to remember, considering that never before LBJ had anyone ever reached this crazy figure in NBA history. "nobody had ever done it. To have gotten to this record, at this point in my career, I think is very nice", his words reported by ESPN.
"Obviously, there are priorities" in this game (reference to the NBA ring, ed.) but I would be lying if I said it doesn't mean anything all this", continued James himself. During a time-out right after the 40,000-point basket, James received a standing ovation from the entire home crowd and è took home the ball with which he scored the record-breaking basket.
