Laker News: LeBron James Gives Fellow Superstar Props For Insane Achievement

Major props from LeBron.

LeBron James has been in the league for a long time, and though many players will never reach his level of greatness, some are considered to be on par with him. 

One of those players is Kevin Durant, who joined the NBA in 2007, a mere three years after James did. Durant began his career with the Supersonics, who relocated to Oklahoma City as the Thunder. 

He would then become a bit of a journeyman, joining the Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, and now Phoenix Suns. During his career, Durant has now achieved a huge milestone by working his way into the top 10 all-time scorers, which LeBron has hurled praise at. 

Always been a bucket. Forever gonna be a bucket.

Kevin Durant is OFFICIALLY a top 10 scorer of all time. pic.twitter.com/2YT9QxS06k

— SLAM (@SLAMonline) December 2, 2023

TOP 10!!!!! @KDTrey5 CONGRATS 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

— LeBron James (@KingJames) December 2, 2023

Kevin Durant is now in elite company, as he joins James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, Wilt Chamberlain, and more. 

LeBron and KD have met many times on the court, and instead of being fierce rivals, they have always recognized each other's game. Though we are unsure about how much longer Durant will play in the league, he can pass both Carmelo Anthony and Shaq with 1,200 more points. 

Though that might seem impossible for a player who has spent 17 years in the NBA, Durant could continue to shock the world with his work ethic. LeBron recognizes those who go above and beyond, and becoming a top-10 scorer in the NBA is no easy feat. 

Despite people feeling as though KD has "cheated" his way to NBA championship wins, he is still a generational talent. 

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