The day that LeBron James surpassed Michael Jordan
LeBron James is already the fourth leading scorer in the history of the NBA. With a phrase in his shoes that read "Thanks Michael Jordan 23", LeBron exceeded 32,292 points of "Air" in the defeat (99-115) of the Lakers against the Nuggets of Juancho Hernangómez. He only needed 13 points and midway through the second quarter, in a basket action and foul, scored with his left foot to continue making history. He went to the bench, covered himself with a towel and the entire Staples Center paid tribute to a player who keeps accumulating records. "I have achieved many things in my career, but this is one of the best. A child from Akron needed inspiration and some positive influence, and Michael Jordan was my inspiration. I wanted to be like him. Stick your tongue out on a matte like Jordan. Wear my shoes like Jordan. I wanted the children to admire me at some point like him. It's crazy, it's more than crazy, "said an excited LeBron in the locker room after scoring 31 points, accumulating 32,311 throughout his career and surpassing the 32,292 of Michael Jordan.
The «23» of the Lakers are ahead of just three historical players of the Californian franchise: Kareem Abdul Jabbar (38,387 points), Karl Malone (36,928, although most will join with the Utah Jazz) and Kobe Bryant (33,643) . With the averages that accumulate LeBron would need three more seasons to become the leading scorer in the history of the League. More numbers: It has taken 118 more games than Jordan to beat the 23rd Bulls, but he has used 1,257 fewer pitches. «Air» is higher than average scorer (30.1-27.1), but in rebounds, assists and shooting percentages, LeBron is superior.
The record of James contrasts with the terrible season of the Lakers. Californians have not been in the playoffs since 2013 and this year it does not look like they're going to change that trend. They are eleventh in the West, seven wins from eighth place and less than 30 matches of the first phase to be played. It may be the first time in 13 years that LeBron goes on vacation in mid-April. Since 2005 he always fought for the ring and has played the last eight Finals in a row for a total of nine Finals with three titles of champion. In this section does not exceed Jordan. "Air" played six and won them all with their legendary Chicago Bulls. "You can not imagine everything Michael Jordan did for me and my friends when we grew up. I thank him more than he can imagine, "said LeBron honoring the memory of the best player in history.
