LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for all-time NBA leading scorer.
Perhaps it was fate, destiny, or just coincidence that James was able to break the record at home in Los Angeles, in front of a sold out crowd at what used to be known as Staples Center.
The average ticket price for Tuesday's game against the Thunder was over 50 percent higher than normal, with fans hoping he would explode for 36 points against OKC and break the record. Spoiler alert: he did. James already ranks among the top of the list in nearly every single statistical category in NBA history. James is currently third in all-time minutes played, second in field goals made, ninth in three-pointers made and steals, fourth in free throws made and assists, and now first overall in points scored.
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