NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says his lack of relationship with LeBron James is 'entirely my fault.' 😬
Though he and James, 38, may not have been close, Abdul-Jabbar was quick to give credit where credit was due, championing his successor for all of his accomplishments and pointing out their similarities.
“It takes unbelievable drive, dedication, and talent to survive in the NBA long enough to rack up that number of points when the average NBA career lasts only 4.5 years,” the 19-time NBA All-Star wrote in the newsletter. “It’s not just about putting the ball through the hoop, it’s about staying healthy and skilled enough to climb the steep mountain in ever-thinning oxygen over many years when most other players have tapped out.
Ultimately, the New York native, who played center for the L.A. Lakers from 1975 to 1989, is happy that James succeeded his record.“It’s as if I won a billion dollars in a lottery and 39 years later someone won two billion dollars. How would I feel?” Abdul-Jabbar asked rhetorically. “Grateful that I won and happy that the next person also won. His winning in no way affects my winning.”
King James broke Abdul-Jabbar’s record during Tuesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, reaching an all-time score of 38,387 points throughout his career, which began in 2003.and never miss breaking news or exclusive stories about your favorite celebrities, TV shows and more!, that didn’t stop him from embracing the Ohio native on the court on Tuesday. The NBA stopped the game for the ceremonious occasion, which also featured the retired athlete passing on a basketball to James.
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