LeBron James doesn’t prepare for every game thinking he needs to score 10 points.
The star forward says it’s something that just “happens organically.”
Of course it also helps to be a multifaceted 2.04 meter tall and 113 kilogram forward who is seen by many as the most physically talented player in history.
James, 33, equaled Michael Jordan’s streak of 866 consecutive games in double digits, scoring 41 points and helping the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Jordan-owned Charlotte Hornets 118-105 on Wednesday night and remain. in third place in the Eastern Conference.
“I can’t tell you how I was able to do it,” James said. “Every time I get mentioned to some of the greats, and arguably the best player in history like Mike, it’s another accomplishment for me to appreciate what I can do.
He was not the only one to make history.
Although the game eluded the Hornets in the final quarter, there was also the issue of Kemba Walker trying to pass Dell Curry as the leading scorer in franchise history. After staying out for three periods, Walker scored 11 points in the quarter, including a reverse layup with 20 seconds left to beat Curry’s 9,839 points.
“He wasn’t supposed to be here,” Walker, at 1.85 meters and 83 kilograms, told the crowd after the match ended. “Everything is possible. If I can do it, anyone can ”.
Walker had to grab a towel and wipe his tears after breaking the mark.
James walked up to Walker as the match ended, gave him a big hug and complimented him in the ear, telling him he did something amazing.
“Listen, if you can be the leading scorer in any franchise, that’s amazing,” James commented. “It is an incredible feat. I definitely reached out to him and told him how amazing he was. Regardless of the season they are having, when you achieve these types of achievements in a season, they should not be taken for granted. I think it’s a wonderful thing for him.
Jordan, who did not attend the game, issued a statement through the team congratulating Walker.
“Becoming the leading scorer for a franchise is a great achievement and proof of your hard work, dedication and passion for basketball,” said Jordan. “He exemplifies what it means to be a Hornet.”
Jordan did not comment on James and his record.
James emulated the 17-year Jordan brand against the team Jordan owns during the second quarter by nailing ‘alley-oop’ after a pass from JR Smith.
James, who started his streak on January 6, 2007, may eclipse Jordan’s record at home against the New Orleans Pelicans. AP
James ties Jordan’s mark
