What could have become a historic night turned into a horror show! LeBron James was chasing history. This time, the 4x NBA Champ could’ve reached a spot that’s a far-fetched dream for everyone else in the league. The first person to cross the 50,000 points! Unfortunately, Bron couldn’t do it. He not only missed the milestone by one point but also left the Crypto.com Arena in stone-cold silence after a nasty fall.
No, there’s nothing to worry! The 40-year-old picked himself up after the scary fall and went up and running. But there’s a backstory behind this fall. Stepping into the 4th quarter, the Lakers held a 12-point lead, and the superstar needed 6 points to reach the 50k mark. The 4x champ quickly dropped 5 points and kept the fans waiting for the golden bucket, with 7 minutes remaining on the clock.
Cakewalk, right? Except it wasn’t. LeBron James brought everyone to the edge of the seat. At one point, drama broke out. The clock was ticking and he wasn’t getting anywhere closer to the rim. With 33 seconds remaining on the clock, Luka Doncic had the opportunity to create magic. A classic finish: Luka lobs one to Bron and he reaches the top of the hill BUT the Slovenian guard lost the ball.
Clippers guard Kris Dunn stole it and ran for a transition flush. Guess what happened? Bron, being himself, chased him down and blocked the shot. This is where the superstar scared everyone. After blocking the shot, he awkwardly landed on the floor, splitting his legs. Fans, who were waiting for the 50k milestone, had their hearts beating fast. Luckily, he stood up as if nothing had happened. King James is the oldest player in the league. Just saying.
You must be wondering that the game still had 30 more seconds. Yeah, Bron could have made the bucket. It’s a whole other drama.
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