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LeBron James’ record within reach
Sebastian Martinez Christensen explains the historical value of LeBron’s easily broken record.
We present the most important milestones, streaks and anniversaries we hope to celebrate during the 2023-24 NBA season.
this NBA Season 77 is about to begin and fans are starting to feel the excitement of the upcoming fierce competition. But there’s always an extra level of anticipation for important milestones and anniversaries that can be celebrated.
However, basketball fans don’t have to look far to see such intense drama; as the league awaits the outcome of the team change request Damian Lillard and James Harden.Both All-Star Looking for his own milestone: Lillard, all-time leader in points and three-pointers Portland Trail BlazersHe was just 169 assists shy of surpassing the franchise record in that category.Harden, in the midst of his and his team’s legend Philadelphia 76ersmay also be looking for a major career high, finding himself one shy of surpassing 220 3-pointers Ray Allen And won the second place on the all-time long distance scorer list.
Players seeking to stamp their names in the record books in chapters of personal feats, like this LeBron James and Russell Westbrook; Remember iconic confrontations and winning moments in important matches.
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Points lead
This past season, LeBron accomplished one of the most significant feats in the NBA, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Became the league’s all-time scoring leader with 38,652 points. The following season, he would approach another record, falling 1,348 points short of 40,000 points, becoming the first player to reach that mark. That’s a pretty achievable feat for the Kings (he totaled 1,590 points last season), and if his career scoring average (27.2 points per game) is anything to go by, he could do it in Game 49 of the tournament. to achieve this feat.
In itself, Kevin Durant Aiming to be among the all-time leading scorers, needing 518 points to surpass Hakeem Olajuwon, Elvin Hayes and Moses Malone And ranks tenth on the list of top scorers in NBA history.Durant will look to solidify his place with the team in his second year phoenix sunsHe battled injuries for much of the last campaign and ended up scoring just 208 goals. But if he can stay healthy and consistent and increase his career scoring average (27.3 points per game), he will reach that mark in his 18th game of the season.
If Durant wants to break into the top ten, he must score 1,705 points to surpass Shaquille O’Neal and Carmelo Anthony And became the eighth scorer in NBA history. He will likely reach that milestone in his 63rd game; however, Durant has not played more than 55 games in a season since the 2018-19 season.
Are stripes dangerous?
Two of the NBA’s brightest players will be looking to maintain their respective scoring records in this upcoming tournament.
LeBron, who is preparing for his 21st season in the league, has scored at least 10 points in 1,151 consecutive regular season games.James will look to extend the longest winning streak in NBA history starting with the Lakers’ season debut on October 24 next year against the defending champions denver nuggets.
Stephen CurryThe record holder with 3,390 three-pointers will look to maintain his long-range shooting record after passing Ray Allen in 2021. Curry has hit at least one three-pointer in 245 consecutive regular season games, which is the longest three-point streak in NBA history.In addition, in the figure golden state warriors He holds the record for multiple three-pointers in consecutive regular season games, with a current total of 56 games. Curry and the Warriors will be looking to make a comeback in the Western Conference: they will face direct rivals the Phoenix Suns on October 24.
The importance of triple doubles
Currently, Russell Westbrook holds the NBA all-time record with 198 triple-doubles. The All-Star point guard will play his 17th season in the league and his first full tournament to defend his NBA career. Los Angeles ClippersHe is two triple-doubles away from becoming the first player to reach 200 lifetime points.
The closest player to Westbrook’s record among active players is LeBron. With 107 triple-doubles, he is only one step away from surpassing Jason Kidd to occupy the fourth place in history. However, the Nuggets star and 2021-22 Finals MVP Nikola Jokic Not to be outdone, he had 105 triple-doubles.
James Harden may also be climbing up the all-time list. 76ers guard is five triple-doubles away from surpassing Wilt Chamberlain And won the seventh place on the list.
anniversary
Next season will mark several historic anniversaries, and fans will be able to celebrate key moments that shaped the NBA. From record-breaking wins to the most memorable goals, here are some of the biggest moments to celebrate this season.
Popovich celebrates fifth anniversary of his historic victory: On April 13 next year, coach san antonio spurs Gregg Popovich will celebrate the fifth anniversary of his 1,413 wins, which enabled him to surpass Lenny Wilkens as the winningest coach in NBA history. Popovich has been the head coach of the Spurs since 1996, leading the team to five NBA championships. In early August, “Pop” was selected Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fameand in the new season he will look for the Spurs to return to the playoffs after missing the playoffs four consecutive times.
James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Bosh mark 20 years in the NBA: On October 29, 2003, some of the most iconic basketball players made their NBA debut; among them, LeBron James (cleveland cavaliers), Carmelo Anthony (Nuggets) and Chris Bosh (toronto raptors). LeBron, the No. 1 pick in the 2003 draft at age 19, scored 25 points, nine assists and four steals in a 106-92 loss to his team. sacramento kings.
30th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s first retirement: October 6, 1993 Michael Jordan Announced his first retirement from the NBA. After nine seasons with the Chicago Bulls, Jordan announced his early retirement four months after leading the Bulls to their third consecutive championship victory over the Suns in six games. charles buckley.
Jordan’s iconic and gut-wrenching hoop known as “The Shot” in the 1989 playoffs is about to turn 35: On May 7, 1989, in the decisive fifth game against the Cavaliers, Jordan caught the ball and shot, helping the Bulls win 101-100 and win the series. The moment Jordan famously jumped into the air and raised his fist multiple times in celebration.