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“This is probably the most impressive basketball career there ever has been.”
“I don’t like him but he’s like that though.”
“I think he will be the greatest of all time.”
People felt a mix of emotions, after watching Lebron break a record held by former Lakers player Kareem Abdul jabbar for nearly 40 years.
Amar who didn’t share his last name said:
AMAR: “Really happy for Lebron… ridiculously impressive record to be breaking.”
“Oh yeah I’m actually happy for both of them, they’re both for the Lakers so I have to be happy.”
“Records are meant to be broken… be here and honor it you know.”
Michael Lombardo said that the fans are more focused on the championships
MICHAEL LOMBARDO: “You know this is LA… gotta win those championships.”
“Obviously we’ve been spoiled… doing it in a Lakers jersey.”
Others were focused on this impact on Lebron’s legacy and whether he can be named GOAT
“I’m wearing a Kobe shirt.. I gotta give him his respect.”
“Lebron’s a great player..I’m more a Laker than anything”
Overall, the fans sounded enthusiastic to be able to witness the historic moment take place
“Crazy. I just witnessed history. I just can’t believe it. I’m going to tell my kids’ kids about this. I just seen Lebron do it man. Crazy”
“Goat. The goat. Lebron is definitely the G O A T. The one, the only. Right there.”
For Annenberg Media, I’m Spencer Cline.