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EuroLeague plans to stop the game in recognition of Mike James' historic all-time scoring record.

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EuroLeague has a special protocol in place to honor Mike James as he approaches the all-time scoring record, per BasketNews sources.

BasketNews sources indicate that the EuroLeague intends to pause the game as soon as AS Monaco's guard becomes the all-time leading scorer.

The EuroLeague's protocol includes various scenarios. For instance, if the record is achieved in the first half, the game will be paused immediately after the basket.

Multiple options are available if the record is reached in the second half, depending on the score and the game time situation, particularly if it evolves into late-minute drama.

In such a scenario, the game would be stopped at the first instance of the game clock stopping.

After scoring the record-breaking basket, Mike James will be presented with the game ball, and the remainder of the game will be played using a backup ball.

Mike James, 33, is just 29 points away from surpassing Vassilis Spanoulis, the current record holder with 4455 points. James currently holds the second position with 4427 points.

Monaco is set to face FC Barcelona away on Friday, March 1. The Roca Team will host Crvena Zvezda Belgrade at home on Thursday, March 7, the following week.

The American guard has been the leading scorer in the EuroLeague this year, boasting an average of 19.4 points with a shooting accuracy of 50.0% in 2-pointers and 42.3% in 3-pointers.

Furthermore, he leads the competition in efficiency with an impressive 21.6 Performance Index Rating (PIR) per game.

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