The only major accomplishment that Los Angeles Lakers fans will get to witness this season is when LeBron James crosses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the all-time scoring list, a record that many thought would remain intact forever due to the sheer magnitude of the achievement. It took LeBron averaging over 25 points in a 20-year NBA career to come close to this record, and it will be generations before we see someone surpass LeBron.
Fans thought it was weird when 4-time champion John Salley insisted that the NBA won’t let LeBron break Kareem’s record because Phil Jackson once told him ‘some records need to stand’. Fans were confused by the comment and have flooded Twitter with hilarious responses.
John Salley says LeBron won’t pass Kareem as the all-time leading scorer:
“You’re going to be really mad…Phil Jackson once told me: ‘Some records need to stand.’”
(via @ClubShayShay, https://t.co/iGOIhkpvc2) pic.twitter.com/yEKz7AdzNZ
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 8, 2022
So he’s just going to stop scoring?
— LakersForDays (@LakersForDays) November 8, 2022
Phil Jackson gonna come up with something watch
— shark🇸🇴 (@sharkyy__b) November 8, 2022
Is bro plotting on Bron or something? 😂
— Will. 🏀🦅 (@WiLLns23) November 8, 2022
https://twitter.com/4PFNIGGAAA/status/1590124917127012353
Is bro tryna say that he’s gonna kill LeBron or sum?
— LeOpium (@Leadfootstan) November 8, 2022
https://twitter.com/MichaelGar93/status/1590103742250377217
He plan on doing something about it? Weird take.
— Gary Sheffield Jr. (@GarysheffieldJr) November 8, 2022
@FBI please see what @thejohnsalley said. This is a threat.
— How Hard Is It To Answer? (@AnswerThePoll_) November 8, 2022
https://twitter.com/jshotit/status/1590103807379509249
Bro talking like Bron breaking the scoring record is a matter of opinion 😭
— Sad Cavs Fan (Sad) (@BBerbari_3K) November 8, 2022
It’s happening and ain’t nothing anyone can do about it 😂.
— HardenGotBlockedbyGinobili 🗑 (@PrinceZ00ko) November 8, 2022
LeBron after hearing John Salley say he can't break Kareem's record pic.twitter.com/EtaWZcvZnx
— The CaruShow 🐐 (@BaldMambaSZN) November 8, 2022
Salley when Lebron is on the free throw line to pass Kareem pic.twitter.com/PMQGsBTLH2
— Zach (@MichaelMyersBDE) November 8, 2022
The only obvious barrier to LeBron breaking the record is a possible injury that could sideline him for the season. Unless Salley is convinced that LeBron is bound to get hurt, it seems Kareem’s record will be broken, much to the chagrin of the legendary center.
Will LeBron James Setting The New Scoring Record Be Enough To Make This A Successful Season?
LeBron James’ entire career has been defined by what he does in the playoffs. It was impossible to think of the playoffs without LeBron until he joined the Lakers, where he has made 2 postseasons in his 4 seasons. This is his fifth season, and the 2-8 Lakers are looking likely to miss the playoffs this season as well.
The scoring record is a historic individual achievement that cannot compare with any other individual achievement we have seen a player earn in recent memory. There’ll be a party in LA when LeBron sets the new scoring record in a Lakers uniform, but it won’t be enough to mask the fact that LeBron should still be on a competitive team and not a team that’s likely to miss the playoffs like the Lakers.
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