LeBron James did it with 10:9 remaining in the 3rd quarter of the Lakers' 133-130 home loss to Oklahoma City. It was a successful turnaround shot that suddenly stopped time, the match and the breath of some 20,000 fans - including celebrities such as Jay-Z, LL Cool J, John McEnroe, Magic Johnson and wealthy people who paid up to 24,000 dollars for a seat - in a Crypto.com Arena in meltdown.
Still striving for excellence at the age of 38, 'King' James, the man with a host of other records and 4-time champion, achieved this long-term feat in his 20th season, scoring the required 36 points.
So it was time for a break to celebrate James' achievement, and he was overcome with tears as his family and friends came to share the emotional moment, immortalised by cameras and mobile phones.
He also thanked"Lakers faithful, one of a kind" . Not forgetting Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who came along to pass on the torch. " Being in the presence of such a legend means a lot to me. It's a great lesson in humility. Please give the captain a standing ovation!" .
A tough brand to beat
Last week, James agreed that he was aware that he was taking on ". one of the greatest records in sport in general, one of those that you think will never be beaten" . The facts prove him right, as the throne has only changed hands once since 1966, when Abdul-Jabbar overtook Wilt Chamberlain, now 7th on the all-time scoring list.
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