King James Breaks Kobe's Record

LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers forward hailed as the youngest NBA player to reach 15,000 points breaking the Kobe Bryant’s record in the National Basketball Association on their game last Saturday. James, who scored 13 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, scored the historic basket in the opening quarter of Cleveland’s 92-85 win over the Chicago Bulls.

The King finishes with 29 points for a career total of 15,026 and garnered 11 boards for the Cav’s and posted their 12th victory in their last 13 games.

“I was born with a God-given gift,” the King said. “I take full edge of it by being able to do what I do on the hard court. Hopefully, I can continue to stay healthy, and hopefully, I’ll continue breaking records.” He added.

LeBron James scored his first points on a dunk and then hit two free throws about 40 seconds later, giving him 15,001 career points.

James broke Bryant’s record by more than two years, reaching the mark at 25 years, 79 days while Bryant was 27 years, 136 days when he did it for the Los Angeles Lakers. He did it in just 540th game compared to 657 for Bryant.

“There’s not a milestone that I think he’s going to attain that would shock me at all,” Cavalier’s coach Mike Brown said.

LeBron James make seven straight points later in the game as Cleveland Cavaliers increased its lead to 10, sending Chicago Bulls to their 10th consecutive loss.