Star athletes weren’t the one ones going loopy for LeBron James after changing into the NBA’s all-time scoring chief … so had been A-list celebrities like Drake, Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, and one in every of his greatest followers, Rihanna!
In truth, Ri-Ri, Drake, and Kendrick’s toast to King James was shared in a video montage after he handed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar‘s scoring report on Tuesday.
“I’m so grateful to witness this second in historical past,” Rihanna mentioned within the clip.
“My favourite factor about being a LeBron James fan is simply watching you show your self time and again, towards all odds and all doubt.”
“This is without doubt one of the best accomplishments in sports activities historical past.”
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“Thank you for reppin’ for all of us. Keep striving for greatness all the time and congratulations King James!”
Drake — who was holding a basketball within the video (after all) — known as it a “legendary night time in NBA historical past” whereas Kendrick applauded him for silencing the haters.
“From the time you went to the league while you had the doubters and the naysayers and people who suppose you would not take it this far, you’ve got proved ’em improper canine,” Lamar mentioned.
Wayne saluted Bron on Twitter … the “Hustler Musik” rapper wrote, “Kongrats King!! Glad to say I’ve shaken your hand brudda. God bless you and the fam and the homies.”
Outside the musicians, NBA stars Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and Trae Young additionally gave the 4x champ his flowers, in addition to Lakers legend and former exec, Magic Johnson.
“I wish to personally thanks LeBron for trusting & believing in me & the Lakers in 2018 once I was president of basketball operations,” Johnson mentioned in a tweet.
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“Everything you mentioned you’d do, you’ve accomplished; led the Lakers to a championship, elevated the Lakers model, & gave again to town of LA!”
NFL gamers additionally chimed in, together with Odell Beckham Jr. who shared a photograph of the precise second James took the shot that made historical past.
Of course, LeBron partied the night time away after changing into the NBA’s all-time scoring chief — hitting up The Fleur Room in West Hollywood along with his spouse, Savannah, and associates.
Congrats, King James!!!