Today, James completed the surpass of Carl Malone in the away game against the Wizards, jumping to the second highest total score in NBA history. James and former teammate Pop then high-fived each other. It is worth mentioning that Pop can be called a "blessing", James has surpassed Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Malone in the total scoring list in 3 consecutive games, Pop is on the floor, which is a full witness to these 3 miracles.
James surpassed the first 2 times, and Pop is still his Lakers teammate. James overtook Jordan on March 6, 2019, the day the Lakers played at home against the Nuggets. With 5:38 left in the second quarter, James took Rondo's pass to the basket and fouled Torrey Craig to make it 2+1. After the goal was won, James reached a career total of 32,295 points, surpassing Jordan.
Subsequently, James accepted the cheers of the fans, and Pope also came up to him for the first time to hug and celebrate. After walking off the field, the excited James sat on the bench, holding a towel to cover his face, crying bitterly.
James surpassed Bryant on Jan. 25, 2020, the day the Lakers played against the 76ers. At 7:22 in the third quarter, James received a pass from Anthony Davis and, after a brief fit with Pope on the sidelines, held the ball straight to the basket. After the goal was won, James reached a career total of 33,645 points, surpassing Bryant. The 76ers then suspended, and James and Pope also high-fived in celebration.
Then came today. Unlike before, today Pop is no longer playing for the Lakers, but the Wizards. After James completed his surpass over Malone, Pope, who was on the side, also stepped forward to celebrate with James.
I have to say that Pop is really a "blessed general". In addition to his full witness, James's 3 overtakings also have a common point, that is, his team (to be exact, the Lakers) have lost (the Lakers lost to the Nuggets 99-115, the Lakers lost to the 76ers 91-108, and the Lakers lost to the 119-127 Wizards).
Next season, James is expected to be able to complete the surpassing of Abdul-Abdul-Jabbar, I wonder if Pope can also witness it on the spot? (Supine Braces/Hairy)