NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was taken to the hospital after an accidental fall during a concert in Los Angeles on Friday night. He is set to undergo hip surgery, and is being cared for by the medical team at UCLA Hospital. This medical emergency comes three years after Abdul-Jabbar revealed he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and beaten it, and was battling chronic myeloid leukemia. The public wishes Abdul-Jabbar a speedy recovery.
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On Tuesday night, LeBron James made history by becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record of 39 years. The game was stopped for a special moment as James' family, including his mother, wife and children, took the floor. After the game, James expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to play in the NBA and for the support of his family and fans. His record-breaking performance was a testament to his hard work and dedication to the game.
On Tuesday night, LeBron James made history by breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 38,387 point record to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer. The game was stopped for a ceremony attended by celebrities and sports stars, including Abdul-Jabbar, to recognize the moment. James thanked his family, teammates, coaches, and fans for their support throughout his career, and thanked Abdul-Jabbar for inspiring him and setting the bar for greatness.
LeBron James is just 36 points away from breaking the NBA's all-time scoring record held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, which has stood for nearly 39 years. James is averaging 30.0 points per game this season and is on pace to break the record Thursday night at home against Milwaukee. Fans will have to wait a little longer for the record to be broken, as James finished with 27 points in the Lakers' 131-126 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans Saturday night.