LeBron James passed Michael Jordan for most points scored in NBA playoff history on Thursday night during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ win over the Boston Celtics, 135-102.
After the game, LeBron and his teammates took to the podium to speak on their accomplishment of making it to yet another Finals as they settle in for a rematch with the Golden State Warriors.
LeBron was humble about his accomplishment, crediting Jordan for driving him to play the game of basketball as well as shaping his own game.
“I wear the number [23] because of Mike. I think I fell in love with the game because of Mike,” said James. “When you’re growing up and you’re seeing Michael Jordan, it’s almost like a god.”
LeBron James w/ extended thoughts on Michael Jordan: "I wear the number because of Mike. I fell in love with the game because of Mike." pic.twitter.com/bsrJAqXWEh
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) May 26, 2017
Kevin Love with the podium selfie, LeBron pauses pic.twitter.com/IaJJxWynAz
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) May 26, 2017
"I'm not in the right mind to even talk about Golden State. It's too stressful and I'm not stressed right now." - @KingJames#NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/TsJD858aRF
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 26, 2017
LeBron James: "I did pretty much everything MJ did. I shot fadeaways... I wore a leg sleeve... I didn't go bald, but I'm getting there." pic.twitter.com/MxSJqjo5z2
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) May 26, 2017
James and the Cavaliers will take on the Warriors in Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals on June 1.
