The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced a tribute on the jersey of Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James (41 years old) before the Lakers' victory over the Chicago Bulls. This honor was in recognition of him officially becoming the all-time leading scorer and king of the game. James surpassed the record for most goals held by Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, further cementing his legacy. However, fans did not support the idea of having a patch on his jersey. Among the comments were: «Why didn't they give him a patch for most games missed?», «The greatest of all time doesn't need a cheesy patch on his jersey», «The stats are nice but the patch looks like a participation trophy», «This is a cocky move and it really shows his true character».
LeBron James Becomes NBA's All-Time Leading Scorer
The NBA honored Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James after he broke the all-time scoring record. However, the decision to place a commemorative patch on his jersey drew criticism from fans.