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Darvin Ham reacted to LeBron James latest achievement of becoming new NBA scoring leader, saying that he sets incredible example for young players and people.

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The Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham believes that LeBron James is setting an unprecedented example not only for young basketball players but for people in general.

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James made history tonight, becoming the NBA's top-scorer of all time after scoring 38 points vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, taking his total to 38,390 points.

James made a step-back jumper with 10.9 seconds remaining in the third quarter. The game was temporarily stopped to honor LeBron's achievement.

"He gave the people what they wanted, in true LeBron fashion," Ham said after the game.

Ham also praised Kareem, calling him one of the pillars that helped to build today's NBA. Lakers head coach was also amazed at what player James turned out to be.

"I just think it was a blessing and an honor to be able to be a part of it," said Ham. "I'm of a certain age, so I know what Kareem meant to the league. He was one of the pillars that helped build this league."

"And then, to see LeBron, his whole trajectory coming into the league as a youngster straight out of high school and just what he's done transcending basketball -- he's become a global icon.

All the work he puts in on and off the floor. His businesses, him speaking out on social issues, his leadership; he's an example to not just young basketball players but young human beings, domestically and internationally, for how to be a professional, how to have passion, how to be persistent, productive, and never to be satisfied," Ham added.

As the youngest player ever to score each thousand-point milestone from 1,000 to 38,000 in league history, James, who is averaging 30.0 points this season, is also the oldest player to ever average 30 points per game.

"He put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into this game, so I'm just honored to witness it live," said Lakers teammateAnthony Davis.

Top 10 NBA All-Time points leaders

Rank Player Points Games played Minutes FGM FGA FG% 1. LeBron James 38,388 1,409 53,708 14,040 27,809 50.5 2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387 1,560 57,446 15,837 28,307 55.9 3. Karl Malone 36,928 1,476 54,852 13,528 26,210 51.6 4. Kobe Bryant 33,643 1,346 48,643 11,719 26,200 44.7 5. Michael Jordan 32,292 1,072 41,010 12,192 24,537 49.7 6. Dirk Nowitzki 31,560 1,522 51,367 11,169 23,734 47.1 7. Wilt Chamberlain 31,419 1,045 47,859 12,681 23,497 54.0 8. Shaquille O'Neal 28,596 1,207 41,917 11,330 19,457 58.2 9. Carmelo Anthony 28,289 1,260 43,513 10,119 22,643 44.7 10. Moses Malone 27,409 1,329 45,071 9,435 19,225 49.1 Like what we are doing? You can express your gratitude here.