LA Lakers star LeBron James made history on Wednesday by surpassing the long-standing record set by the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. This remarkable achievement generated immense excitement among basketball fans, including Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) sensation Kylian Mbappe.

Expressing his gratitude, LeBron James said, “To be able to be in the presence of a legend and great as Kareem, it means so much to me.” The emotional moment was marked by James raising his arms in celebration while Abdul-Jabbar stood and applauded him on the Lakers’ home court.

The game was briefly paused for a ceremony honoring the milestone, during which James addressed the crowd using a microphone. He expressed his appreciation to everyone who had been part of his journey and thanked the NBA, Adam Silver, and the late David Stern for allowing him to fulfill his lifelong dream. James added, “I would never in a million years dreamt this to be even better than what it is tonight.”

French soccer star Kylian Mbappe, an avid Lakers fan, took to Instagram to applaud James’ historic feat. He posted a photo of himself alongside the basketball icon and captioned it “The Greatest” with a crown emoticon, symbolizing James’ status as the King.

In the presence of notable figures such as John McEnroe, Jay-Z, LL Cool J, Bad Bunny, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Denzel Washingtоn, and Jay-Z, Abdul-Jabbar ceremoniously handed the ball over to James, acknowledging his new record.

Abdul-Jabbar expressed his belief that the record was bound to be broken, acknowledging James’ exceptional career and his dominance in the game. James, a four-time NBA champion, has enjoyed a successful 20-year career, representing the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and currently the LA Lakers. He has made 10 NBA Finals appearances, winning four MVP awards during the regular season and receiving the Finals MVP award four times.