"What if LeBron James make a walk-off skyhook to break the record and win the game?" - Skip Bayless asks telling question ahead of big game

By Kevin McCormick

Modified Feb 07, 2023 15:56 GMT

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Heading into the LA Lakers' next game, LeBron James sits just 36 points behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,387) for the top spot on the all-time scoring list. Seeing that it's well within reach now, everyone is patiently waiting to see when history will be made.

Along with when, people are discussing how LeBron James might set the record as well. During a recent episode of FS1's "Undisputed," Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe discussed him breaking out an iconic move to surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

"What if he makes a walk-off sky hook?"

"If he hit a walk-off three take me now Lord. I don't need to see nothing else."

Hitting the skyhook to surpass the record would pay homage to Kareem as the Hall of Fame center dominated the league for decades with that move.

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Kevin McCormick is a basketball writer at Sportskeeda with over four years of experience in journalism and a bachelor's degree in Sports Management Marketing from Holy Family University.

Kevin has worked with various notable outlets throughout his career, including 97.3 ESPN, ClutchPoints, Heavy Sports, and Sports Illustrated/FanNation, before joining Sportskeeda in March 2022.

Specializing in NBA and WNBA coverage, Kevin's passion for basketball stems from his hometown team, the Philadelphia 76ers. Among his favorite players are Kevin Durant, Chet Holmgren, and Steph Curry, while his all-time favorites include Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.

Kevin holds Coach K in high regard for the large input he's had on the game helping mold players across multiple generations. Kevin believes the iconic rivalry between Larry Bird and Magic Johnson helped elevate the league to its current status.

Through his writing, Kevin provides in-depth analysis and insights into player and coach quotes. He prioritizes sourcing information from credible and reliable outlets.

Kevin enjoys reading, aiming to finish at least one book per month, and he is a big fan of music.

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