Published 02/08/2023, 12:52 AM EST
The Tuesday night game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder would go down in the history books. Lakers superstar LeBron James broke the all-time scoring record at the Crypto.com Arena in front of the home crowd. It’s a usual sight to witness Hollywood celebrities at Lakers games, but this Tuesday night game was different. James’ family, friends, and celebrities like Jay-Z, John McEnroe, Denzel Washington, and many others attended the historic night.
The current NBA season kicked off in anticipation of the historic moment. Ahead of the Thunder game, James required 36 points to surpass fellow Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record. Abdul-Jabbar sent out a heartfelt message ahead of the moment. He said, “I’ve been carrying the torch as record holder for 38 years. I’m excited and relieved to pass it along to the next worthy recipient.” He further wished James to carry the mantle longer than he did. He further said, “LeBron earned it and I hope he carries it even longer than I did.” Moreover, the 19-time All-Star was present in the front row behind the basket, closely watching the game.
A star-studded arena witnesses LeBron James’ historic moment
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Hollywood actors, singers, and sporting legends had their attention glued to the hardwood. Hollywood celebrities like Denzel Washington, Jay-Z, Drake, Usher, and Bad Bunny, and sporting icons like John McEnroe, Floyd Mayweather, Shannon Sharpe, and Dwayne Wade all attended the game.
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Besides the scoring record, the Lakers have had a tough season so far, struggling with injuries and performance issues. They are currently the 13th seed in the Western Conference with a 25-29 record. Anthony Davis made his return to the hardwood after missing a majority of games due to injury. James & co. will look to end the season on a solid note.
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Which celebrity do you think missed the iconic game? Will any current NBA star break the all-time scoring record now held by LeBron James? Let us know in the comments below.
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