Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made NBA history on Tuesday night, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's storied career scoring record of 38,387 points. James, 38, needed 36 points to break the record, and delivered with a fadeaway 2-point shot with seconds remaining in the third quarter. The Lakers crowd roared in celebration and James was embraced by his family, teammates, business partners, and Abdul-Jabbar himself, who held the record since April 5, 1984.

When James was selected No. 1 overall in 2003 by the Cleveland Cavaliers, no one predicted he would become one of the greatest scorers in the history of the NBA. Yet, 20 seasons later, he is the holder of a record once held by iconic players like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Wilt Chamberlain. Even now, at the age of 38, James is