Wilkes Knew LeBron Would Surpass Kareem

Wilkes, who played alongside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the Lakers championship teams, shared his perspective on LeBron's historic achievement. The former forward noted that LeBron's longevity and dedication to the game made him confident the record would eventually fall.

LeBron officially broke Kareem's record in February 2023, becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer with 38,388 points. Wilkes' comments highlight the respect between Lakers legends across generations.