James passed Jordan on Wednesday night and if he stays healthy, he will pass Kobe Bryant for third place on the famed list next season.
CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMOREIf there ever was a subdued moment to a monumental milestone, LeBron James passing Michael Jordan for fourth on the NBA’s all-time scoring list is it.
James was 12 points behind Jordan headed into Wednesday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. He scored his 13th point on a driving bucket just past the midway point of the second quarter to pass Jordan. James drew the foul and hit the free throw for the three-point play.Regardless of the Lakers' season, it is still a special for James. All of the players who have played in the NBA, just three have scored more than James, and he recognized the significance.
"No, I’m not," he told USA TODAY earlier this season. "I've been telling myself ever since I was a little kid that if I ever got to this point in my life and this career, that I would never be defined by just being a scorer. If you take scoring away from me, I told myself I would still be able to make an impact on the game.
James said it’s surreal to see his name alongside those players, who are either in the Basketball Hall of Fame or will be inducted.
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