Still amazed by the record that LeBron James has just established by becoming the greatest scorer in NBA history, the basketball world has not been stingy with compliments and praise of all kinds.
Starting with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who had held the old record since… 1984: “I thought my record had every chance of being beaten.
There just had to be someone the attack would focus on at all times.
LeBron's career is that of someone who planned to dominate the game. And it's been going on for almost 20 years now.
You have to give him credit for the way he played and for the way he lasted and dominated the game.”
The other legend, Magic Johnson, has no words to describe LeBron's record: “I never thought Kareem's record would be broken by anyone.
It means more to me and to Lakers fans because you're wearing that purple and gold and breaking the record as a Laker.
This historic moment is very special because we will never see another LeBron James again.
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At the Los Angeles Lakers, Darvin Ham, the coach of LeBron James, is on cloud nine: “It was a blessing and an honor to be able to be part of this record.
I know what Kareem meant to the NBA.
He was one of the pillars that helped build this league.
What LeBron has done, transcends basketball, he has become a global icon.
All the work he does on and off the pitch, his actions, his speaking out on social issues, his leadership.
He is an example not only for young basketball players, but also for young people, nationally and internationally, on how to be a professional, to have passion, to be persistent and productive and never to be satisfied ".
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As for his teammate, Anthony Davis, he believes that “it is very deserved.
He put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into this game.
I'm just honored to have been able to witness this live.
He has been a big part of our team's success and my success.
He is a leader in all facets of the game, on and off the pitch.
He is a wonderful human being, a family man.
He ticks all the boxes.”
The praise also comes from the greatest like Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors): “Your level of play sustained for 20 years, this peak reached in terms of points, it is incredible.
Later, when we reflect on our careers, we will know what it was like to fight at the highest level”.
Or Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets): “Congratulations on becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
It's funny to say that, knowing where you're from, how hard you've worked for so long.
You've been an inspiration since day one.
Lots of love and keep setting the bar high.”
NBA boss Adam Silver couldn't leave King LeBron James in silence: "Congratulations to LeBron for breaking one of the most hallowed records in sports, becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer. .
It's an impressive achievement that speaks to his excellence in twenty seasons in the league.
And surprisingly enough, LeBron continues to play at a very high level and his story in the world of basketball is still being written.
Outside of basketball, PSG star striker Kylian Mbappé simply showed himself in a photo on Instagram with the “King”, with the caption “The Greatest”, the greatest.
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