Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James set a new National Basketball Association (NBA) scoring record.

It happened in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.. The 38-year-old American scored 38 points in this fight and surpassed the "

LeBron now has 38,390 points in the NBA. While Abdul-Jabbar scored 38,387 points in his career.

James made a record shot at the end of the third quarter. While under the tutelage of an opponent, LeBron jumped a 2-pointer. Immediately after this moment, the game was suspended, and the crowded arena in Los Angeles congratulated the new NBA record holder with loud applause.. Abdul-Jabar was also present at this match. He went to the center of the basketball court and symbolically handed the ball to LeBron, taking a joint photo. Interestingly, LeBron broke Karim's record in his 1410th NBA game, James is now in his 20th career season.. Abdul-Jabbar played 1,560 NBA games in 20 seasons.

In addition, this season, James is averaging 30 points per game, and the Lakers are in 13th place in the NBA Western Conference..

Previously, LeBron broke another outstanding record. He became the first player in NBA history to score over 40 points against all 30 teams in the league..

Recall that last year, James signed a record contract with the Lakers, thanks to which he became the highest paid basketball player in NBA history..

LeBron James: career and achievement LeBron James has been playing in the NBA since 2003. He scored his first points on October 29, 2003.

He became the youngest player in history to score 10, 20 and 30 thousand points.. James also has the most games in NBA history with 20+ points..

During his career, LeBron played for the Cleveland Cavaliers (2003-2010, 2014-2018), Miami Heat (2010-2014) and Los Angeles Lakers (2018-so far).

James is a four-time NBA champion: he won the title twice with the Miami Heat, once with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers..

James was named regular season MVP and Finals MVP four times..

As part of the US team, he twice became the Olympic champion (2008, 2012) and once won the bronze medal of the Olympics (2004).