LeBron James thanks his family after being honored again for becoming all-time leading scorer 

Before tonight’s game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers, a second ceremony to honor LeBron James’ recent scoring record.

The Lakers took another opportunity to honor King James, who passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the league’s all-time leading scorer.

Leading the ceremony was Lakers legend and Hall of Famer James Worthy, who opened the celebration by congratulating LeBron.

‘We love you. We’re glad you broke the record in a Lakers jersey. And we can’t thank them enough for who they are and what they do on the court,” Worthy said.

‘[And] especially for the humanitarian work you have done and continue to do with your school and your business. We just can’t say enough. Congratulations!’

LeBron James was honored by the Los Angeles Lakers once again before Thursday’s game.

James was then given the mic and shared a few words about his inspirations and how he got to this moment.

‘When I was three years old on December 25, 1988, my mother bought me a Little Tykes hoop. And there’s actually a picture floating around of that Christmas present,” James shared.

‘At that moment I fell in love with basketball. I was about to turn four on December 30 of that year.

“But from that moment on, I knew that that orange sphere was something that I always wanted to be part of my journey.

‘And who knew… someone said on social media that was the biggest investment in human history, a $20 Little Tykes hoop could become what it is today. Mom, thank you. Thank you so much.’

Days ago, LeBron officially surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the all-time leading scorer.

James dedicated more of his ceremony time to his family, introducing them as ‘his starting five’.

‘You know, my two sons, Bronny, Bryce, my daughter Zuri. My mom, Gloria, my wife, Savannah, that’s what my five initials are like.

And I couldn’t do the things that I do every day, I wouldn’t be out there, I couldn’t come out on this court and show you my talent every night. , if I didn’t have the support, and I didn’t have the commitment of my family that would allow me to do the things I do.

‘So, you know, I wouldn’t be standing here. He would not be who I am. He wouldn’t be able to inspire so many people around the world.

“He wouldn’t be able to inspire the Lakers faithful. I wouldn’t be able to inspire anyone if I didn’t have the sacrifices and commitment of my starting five here. So please give them a round of applause. Please.’

His entire family joined LeBron on the court for the ceremony before the Bucks game.

Just two days ago, James knocked down a jump shot from the left elbow that officially saw him pass Kareem for first place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.

Fans paid thousands to secure a seat at the Crypto.com arena to witness the story, and James did not disappoint – he put on a show by dropping 38 total points to seal the record.

James entered the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder needing only 36 points to surpass the record of 38,387, set by Abdul-Jabbar in 1989.

Unfortunately, the record was the only moment of triumph for Lakers fans, as they watched the home team lose 133-130 to OKC.

After the record-breaking shot, James walked away with his hands up before he was mobbed by his teammates and eventually his sons, Bronny and Bryce, along with his wife, Savannah.

The game between the Lakers and OKC was stopped to recognize the moment.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver took a microphone, as social media went wild, to honor James alongside Abdul-Jabbar, who presented James with the ceremonial basketball.

LeBron’s incredible career has seen him surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s (right) record.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has become the NBA’s all-time leading points scorer.