LeBron James Breaks Kareem's Field Goal Record

0:00It's March 6th, here's your NBA news in two minutes. LeBron James made history in the Los Angeles Lakers 120-13 loss to the Denver Nuggets. The 41-year-old star passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most-filled goals made in NBA history. He hit the record-breaking fadeaway jumper with 11.6 seconds left in the first quarter. James reached this mark in his 23rd season, a feat once seen as untouchable. He already overtook Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record back in 2023. This adds to his legendary status with sustained elite play. Lakers' icon, Magic Johnson, celebrated the milestone on social media. He called James a legend for passing his former teammate Kareem. Fans and highlights quickly spread the news online. James is averaging 21.6 points, 7 assists, and 5.7 rebounds this season. He also joined Kobe Bryant as the only Lakers with 1,000 three-pointers and now holds the franchise record for 30-point double doubles with 61.

1:03The Lakers hit 6th in the Western Conference, 1.5 games behind Denver for 5th and 2.5 back of Minnesota. Their three-game win streak ended, but they host the Indiana Pacers next to bounce back. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor, your pillow, your podcast, your moment. Made for listening in bed, SOLI, solelypillow.com.