LeBron James is ready to make history as he approaches Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record for the NBA's all-time points scored. But how did the kid from Akron chase down what seemed like an unbeatable number? We detail the path to this history making moment.
This level of preparation and growth from LeBron, in his 19th season, is completely foreign to his rookie days in Cleveland. where he'd play in gamesBeyond their physical traits, what's aided both players is craft dedication and an emphasis on basketball fundamentals.
Kareem came up under the tutelage of John Wooden, the Wizard of Westwood — a UCLA famed coach who is widely considered the greatest college basketball coach. While at UCLA, Kareem helped bring three national championship banners to the rafters of Pauley Pavilion over the span of four years."There were no shortcuts in John Wooden's basketball program. You did it until you did it right, and then you did it again.
"He was actually a pretty good student," Wood told NPR."He was polite, well-mannered and I knew nothing about him except he really wanted to get his work done. I think he used that time as an escape." LeBron's study habits were kicked into the next gear after being drafted out of high school by the Cleveland Cavaliers. His decision to leave Cleveland for Miami arguably led to a doctoral-level experience under Riley's wing.toggle captionKareem's points record endured the tenure of six U.S. presidents. The question now is how long will LeBron's record hold up given the fast-paced tempo of today's game that's more advantageous for scoring.
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