Magic Johnson, Lamar Odom & Others Congratulate LeBron James On 40,000 Points

Despite being 39 years of age, James has shown that he is not slowing down and still has multiple great years left in his if he chooses.

All of these other former NBA stars know how hard it is to maintain this level of play late into James’ career, which is why the respect for the Lakers star is so high.

LeBron James calls reaching 40,000 points ‘bittersweet’

Even though reaching 40,000 points is an incredible accomplishment for LeBron James, the night was again hampered by the Lakers losing to the defending champion Nuggets.

Because of that, James admitted that it was a bittersweet night for him and the Lakers.

“Obviously, I’m never thinking about a milestone when I’m out there battling. But when it happens, obviously we acknowledge it,” James said. “Obviously, much respect and much loyalty to the Laker fan base for showing me that love during the timeout. Being the first player to do something, it’s pretty cool in this league, cause you just know the history, you know the greats that’s come through the league. And then you see some of the greats that was on the floor tonight. It was just great to compete vs. that.

“But for me, the main thing is always the main thing, and that’s to win. I just hate that it had to happen in a defeat, especially vs. a team that plays extremely well. And we played some good basketball tonight but wasn’t able to close it out. So, bittersweet. But I enjoyed every moment tonight though out on the floor.”