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Considering all the achievements that he has to his name, it is safe to say that LeBron James is the undisputed king of longevity. The 37-year-old is playing like he is still in his 20s and is not looking to stop anytime soon.

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He has been smashing records ever since his debut in the league. The latest record ticked off LeBron’s book is passing Kareem Abdul Jabbar as the player with the most combined points in NBA history. This includes all the regular season and the playoff points.

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James’ close associate and superstar Odell Beckham Jr. decided to congratulate his friend through a three-word message on Instagram. The comment by OBJ came under a post made by LeBron congratulating himself.

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Odell Beckham Jr. congratulates LeBron 

During the latest matchup against the Warriors, LeBron James passed a very special feat. He jumped past Kareem Abdul- Jabbar to become the player with the most combined points in NBA history. This ranking involves the points scored by a player scored across all regular and post-season games.

 
 
 
 
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LeBron took to Instagram to congratulate himself for this incredible feat when Odell Beckham Jr. decided to wish his dear friend on Instagram. 

In a three-word message to LeBron, OBJ wrote, “WE KNO THT.” The two superstars of the NBA and NFL are known to be great friends and are regularly congratulating each other on their accomplishments.

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LeBron James and OBJ friendship

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LeBron and OBJ are arguably the biggest names involving sports in the country. In an interview in 2017, James opened up upon the friendship he has with the NFL wide receiver.

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In the year 2017, while talking to Dan Duggan, Lebron revealed, “I just try to be a guidance to him and give him words of advice when he needs it and when he wants it. He can reach out to me any time no matter what time or what the subject is and I just try to give him a piece of my knowledge. It’s up to him however he wants to take it.”

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What are your thoughts on the King passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the player with the most combined points in NBA history? Let us know in the comments below.

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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