If he only cared about scoring, how many points could LeBron James average in a season? He already holds the record for being the youngest ever player for every points milestones from 1000 to 24000. In truth, he surpassed it a few years ago when factoring in his postseason numbers, but National Basketball Association records are based exclusively on the regular season.
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As per espn.com, the former most valuable player was able to practice for the first time after receiving an anti-inflammatory injection in his lower back.
James thus finished the contest with 25,001 career points, having reached the milestone mark at a younger age than both Kobe Bryant (31 years, 151 days) and Wilt Chamberlain (31 years, 186 days).
Guard Mo Williams added 21 points for the Cavaliers, who won their third straight game to improve to 3-1 for the young season.
Following the play, James’ achievement was acknowledged during a timeout with the fans inside the Wells Fargo Center giving him a standing ovation, which he said was “very special”. I’ve been around a few great groups, and I’m able to reap a lot of the benefits.
LeBron James believes Kevin Love not only deserves a larger role in the Cavaliers’ offense, but maintains he is the focal point.
In Oakland, Stephen Curry scored 21 of his 30 points in an emphatic third-quarter stretch and the reigning National Basketball Association MVP followed up his 53-point performance from three days earlier with another gem to lead the unbeaten Golden State past Memphis. Because I haven’t. I’ve been doing so much strengthening and conditioning and things of that nature.
Meanwhile, Cavs coach David Blatt and Sixers coach Brett Brown commented on James’ new milestone.
Jahlil Okafor, the No. 3 overall pick of this year’s draft, fought through foul trouble and led the Sixers with 24 points.
“I know he’s frustrated”, Scott said.
“He showed why he’s one of the best power forwards in our league”, James said.
Kevin Durant led the Thunder with 29 points, and Russell Westbrook added 25 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists.
Lillard made 14 of 25 shots, C.J. McCollum scored 18 points and Al-Farouq Aminu had 17 points and nine rebounds for Portland, which trailed by 17 points in the first quarter after an inspired start by Minnesota.
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Aside from the fact that he can reliably guard and play all five positions, the 6-8 small/power forward is also considered by a lot of pundits to be the best clutch playoff performer in history of basketball, something that Michael Jordan and even Kobe Bryant might even recognize once “The King” hangs it up in the future. They were able to recover somewhat in garbage time to make the score respectable.
