James,38,has averaged 27.2 points per game in his career while playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers (2003-10,2014-18),Miami Heat (2010-14) and the Lakers (2018-present).

Not counted in his regular-season record total are James’ 7631 playoff points,also the most by a player in NBA history. He has played in 266 career postseason games while winning four NBA championships.

Abdul-Jabbar was on hand after holding the scoring crown for nearly 39 years following his record-breaking skyhook during a game against the Utah Jazz on April 5,1984.

James missed his first two shots against the Thunder before scoring his first basket on a 3-pointer from the left wing with 7:03 remaining in the first quarter. He had eight points on 3-of-6 shooting in the opening period and 20 points by halftime by going 6 of 10 from the floor,although Los Angeles trailed 76-66 at the break.

In an example of just how consistent of a scorer James has been,he also extended his record streak of double-digit scoring games to 1140.

Reuters