LeBron James becomes youngest player to score 20,000 career points also records 5,000th career assist [video]

photo via USA Today

photo via USA Today

 

On Wednesday night, LeBron James became the youngest player in NBA history to score 20,000 points. The moment took place in Oakland as the Heat faced off against the Golden State Warriors. King James hit a jumper with 2:45 left in the second quarter. Lebron also earned his 5,000th career assist in this game.

Who was the previous holder of that title? You already know, Kobe Bryant. The Black Mamba was 29 years, 122 days old. James was 28 years, 17 days.

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