In addition to being the all-time top scorer, LeBron James is now the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 points. As expected, his most recent achievement stunned the NBA community, as his colleagues praised and congratulated the Los Angeles Lakers great. Additionally, ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes the James’s Statue Commemoration is not far away.
This represents James’ major accomplishment. Many NBA players, both past and present, including legendary Lakers star, Magic Johnson, reacted on social media to James’s record-breaking accomplishment. While watching the NBA Countdown game with co-host Stephen A. Smith, Perkins was in wonder and predicted a statue for the Lakers star to be placed in front of The Crypt.
Kendrick Perkins said,
Get ready to start sculpting the statue for LeBron outside of Crypto Arena.
Perkins also mentioned James surpassed Kareem Abdul Jabbar and won several trophies and honors. At last, he called James “The GOAT.”
“Get ready to start sculpting the statue for LeBron [James] outside of Crypto Arena… The GOAT!”
— Kendrick Perkins 🗣️pic.twitter.com/R5OsDjSzzx
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 3, 2024
LeBron James is having the most incredible age-39 season of his life right now. James’ output results in victories and titles, in addition to handling the scoring duties. While some athletes won titles with multiple teams, he did so as a team leader, winning the MVP award for the Finals for each of the three teams he led to the NBA Finals.
Draymond Green, Kevin Durant and Dwayne Wade congratulated LeBron James for his historic night
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 124-114 on Saturday. However, LeBron James made NBA history that night by becoming the first player to reach 40,000 points during a regular season. James’ former teammates and others then poured onto social media to congratulate him on his amazing feat. He received admiration from players like Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, and Dwayne Wade.
LeBron James (Credits: Times Now)Draymond Green via Instagram said,
40, congrats my brotha! 1 on 1 indeed.
Where Kevin Durant said, “Keep setting the bar high”. His teammate for five seasons, Dwayne Wade also said,
What a time to be alive! let’s appreciate the history we all get to witness.
Draymond Green shares LeBron James’ achievement pic.twitter.com/wX6lonquwB
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DWade has some kind words for his brother @KingJames pic.twitter.com/tCawUPTvEQ
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In the NBA, LeBron James has caused tension since his rookie campaign in 2003. In addition, he is by far the most-watched athlete in the league. Despite this, he still performs at a high level, overcomes obstacles, and reaches seemingly impossible goals. James even shared his accomplishment on Instagram, receiving congratulations from the NBA’s official page.
