On February 7th, 2022, LeBron James officially took the throne as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing the legendary Laker great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The moment was a testament to LeBron’s remarkable longevity, durability, and dominance throughout his career, solidifying his place among the greatest to ever play the game, arguably the greatest to ever play the game.

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Mr. Sky Hook Himself: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Over his 20-year career, Abdul-Jabbar dominated the court, setting records and winning awards along the way. He won six MVP awards, led his teams to ten NBA Finals, and won six championships. His signature skyhook shot was unstoppable, and his longevity and consistency set him apart from other players of his era. He retired as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer with 38,387 points, a record that stood for over three decades. Beyond his on-court success, Abdul-Jabbar was also a leader off the court, using his platform to advocate for social justice and inspire future generations of basketball players. His impact on the game of basketball and beyond will forever be remembered and celebrated.

The King Coming For The Throne

LeBron, with his relentless drive and unmatched talent, has been chipping away at the record for years, cementing his place as one of the most dominant players of his generation. It’s a testament to LeBron’s incredible longevity and consistency that he’s managed to surpass Abdul-Jabbar as the all-time leading scorer. Throughout his career, LeBron has been a force on both ends of the court, averaging 27.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game. He’s won four MVP awards, been named to the All-Star team 17 times, and led his teams to nine NBA Finals, winning four championships along the way.

LeBron’s impact on the game goes beyond just the numbers. He’s changed the way the game is played, blending power, speed, and skill in a way that’s never been seen before. He’s been a matchup nightmare for defences, capable of playing multiple positions effectively, using his size and strength to overpower defenders in the post, his quickness and agility to blow by them off the dribble, and his shooting ability to stretch the floor and open up driving lanes for his teammates.

In many ways, LeBron’s versatility is what sets him apart from Abdul-Jabbar and other greats of his era. Abdul-Jabbar was a dominant center, relying heavily on his unstoppable skyhook shot to score. But LeBron has the ability to play multiple positions and impact the game in different ways, making him a valuable asset to any team he’s played on. There’s no denying that Abdul-Jabbar was one of the greatest to ever play the game but LeBron has been a more dominant force in his era and has a better all-around game, making him a more complete player.

LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the all-time leading scorer in the NBA is a moment that will go down in history. It’s a testament to LeBron’s talent, determination, and impact on the game, and it solidifies his place as one of the greatest to ever play the game. Joining the likes of Michael, Larry, and Magic. Whether you consider him better than Abdul-Jabbar or not, one thing is for damn sure, LeBron James will be remembered as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.