Wilkes: LeBron Will Surpass Kareem, He Knew

Jamaal Wilkes, a former Lakers legend, said he always knew LeBron James would eclipse Kareem Abdul‑Jabbar’s all‑time scoring record. Wilkes praised LeBron’s talent and work ethic, noting that the current superstar’s numbers were already on a trajectory to break the historic mark.

Wilkes added that the comparison was inevitable given LeBron’s consistency and longevity, and he expressed excitement for the next chapter in NBA history.