NBA: LeBron James breaks down after surpassing Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list
LeBron James has surpassed Michael Jordan to become fourth highest NBA scorer of all-time, breaking down on the sidelines after the sentimental record.
James finished the night with a big 31 points but it wasn't enough for the Los Angeles Lakers with Nuggets star Nikola Jokic too strong, (17 rebounds, 10 points) and a 23 point game from Will Barton helping them to a 115-99 win.
That wouldn't faze James however who broke down after finally eclipsing his sporting idol on one of the most coveted lists in NBA.
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James was threaded in by teammate Rajon Rondo in the paint as he weaved his way through traffic to finish strong with a left hand layup midway through the second quarter.
The bucket bobbled and then fell to an eruption of applause as an overwhelmed James struggled to comprehend his herculean 32,294th point since entering the league in the 2003/4 season.
More than 1,300 points separate James from 3rd place Kobe Bryant, he'll most likely reach that milestone next season.
