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BREAKING: LeBron James Passes Kobe Bryant On All-Time NBA List
LeBron James made NBA history during Friday's game.
On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Memphis Grizzlies in Tennessee.
The game was close, but the Lakers were able to come away with a 123-120 victory.
Four-time NBA Champion LeBron James led the way with 37 points, nine rebounds, five assists and two steals while shooting 13/20 from the field and 3/7 from the three-point range in 41 minutes of playing time.
During the game, James also made exciting NBA history by moving ahead of Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant (8,378) for third on all-time free throws list.
Following Bryant, the next player for James to pass will be Hall of Famer Moses Malone (8,531).
Via The NBA: "Congrats to @KingJames of the @Lakers for moving to 3rd all-time in free throws made!"
James is in the middle of another incredible season with averages of 25.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 54.0% from the field and 41.3% from the three-point range in 70 games.
The Lakers are the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 46-35 record in 81 games.
They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games and will now visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.
Apr 12, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (left)
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As for the Grizzlies, they dropped to 27-54 in 81 games, which has them as the 13th seed in the Western Conference.
They have gone 3-7 over their last ten games and are also in the middle of a four-game losing streak.
The Grizzlies will not qualify for the 2024 NBA playoffs.
