LOS ANGELES.- LeBron James reached 39,000 points on a night in which he scored 17 and the Los Angeles Lakers completed their undefeated march in the group stage of the In-Season tournament, crushing 131-99 on Tuesday Utah Jazz.
James added nine assists and seven reboundswhile Anthony Davis added 26 points and 16 balls captured on the boards by the Lakerswhich they will likely host early next month in a quarterfinal match to begin the knockout phase in this new tournament.
Los Angeles beat Phoenix, Memphis, Portland and Utah by a combined total of 74 points, crowned by this beating on the Jazz. The Lakers they achieved their sixth victory in seven games overall.
James, 38 years old, He became the first player in league history with 39,000 points. He reached the milestone at the beginning of the fourth quarter, continuing to redefine the standards of longevity in basketball.
The star began the night averaging 26.4 points per duel, by far the greatest production of any player in the history of the NBA that has reached a 21st season.
LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan:
For many years, basketball fans have debated who will be recognized as the greatest player in basketball history. NBA once James decides to announce his retirement. Although many believe that no one can take away that distinction from Michael Jordana sporting reference throughout the world, others assure that what “Bron” has achieved in his career deserves much more credit than some usually give him.
In any case, fans of the best basketball in the world continue to feast every time the star of the Lakers He jumps onto the field, despite the fact that the end of his career is getting closer and closer.
FOUNTAIN: With information from AP
