Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots and scores as Denver Nuggets forward Torrey Craig defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Los Angeles. With the basket, James passed Michael Jordan for fourth place on the NBA's career scoring list.
This achievement was particularly special to James, who grew up in Ohio idolizing Jordan. James tweeted his excitement about the milestone shortly before the game: “Can’t even front. This is going to be UNREAL!! Wow man.” The 34-year-old James is among the last active players who were old enough to witness Jordan in his prime with the Chicago Bulls. LeBron has said he grew up in Akron admiring Jordan as “the best ever” while he led Chicago to six championships in eight years during the 1990s.
But James has never been a score-first player, instead dominating the league and winning three titles with his mix of shooting, playmaking and brute physical brilliance. Just eight days ago, James moved into 10th place on the assists list, becoming the first player in league history to make the top 10 in points and assists.“To see where he is now is remarkable,” said Denver coach Michael Malone, an assistant coach with the Cavs from 2005-10. “He makes everybody around him better. ...
Although James’ numbers remain strong, his first year on the West Coast is shaping up as one of his worst in terms of team success. The Lakers have faded ever since James was injured, going 10-20 and falling to the fringe of the playoff race even after his return.
MarthaSugalski Thats what happens when ur a ball hog
You can’t compare an all-around talent like LeBron James to a selfish ballhog actively coddled by the league like Michael Jordan.
[Yawnnnn]
Stop shoving this faker down our throats. He’s no GOAT. Just a faker. Not watching any lakers until he’s gone. Dr.Buss would have never allowed this fool on the team.
You'll never be GOAT...only GUMP. IStandWithMJ
Jordan took 2 seasons off at his prime/height of his career to play baseball. And Jordan went to UNC... I’m over these comparisons.
But his team is trash
MJ is still the 🐐
LBJ also beating MJ in finals loses....foh 😂
As the lakers don’t make the playoffs. Pathetic.
But how many times has LaBron reached 1st base?
Yet the Lakers aren’t making the playoffs so pffft.
He can pass everyone and become the first on the list but he will never be as great as Michael Jordan
LeBron is trash. His teammates hate him.
If you want to get ahead you have to skip college. That's true for everyone.
Doesn’t matter, still a douche.
Jordan: 15 years.. And lost almost a whole one to injury LeBron: 16 years Jordan: 6-0 in Finals... 6 Finals MVPs (record) LeBron: 3-5 in Finals... 3 Finals MVPs
Yea but I betcha Michael Jordan tips restaurant workers tho
Probably a nicer guy too
Still no Air LaBron shoes
Doesn’t matter, because MJ is the GOAT
LeBra sucks
Wait-a-minute!!! Kareem , Karl Malone... who is 3rd?
MJ can’t hear you though because his 6 rings are plugging his ears
Michael Jordan LeBron James
Greatest ever to wear a Laker uniform
Unfortunately he went to LA so there's no chance he'll be passing him in championships anytime soom
LoBrow James.
Ball Hog
And.... The Lakers still suck this year.
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