Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has confirmed that his priority will be to avoid injury in his 20th NBA season as he is expected to break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record.

“Being available to the team is the most important thing,” King James, 37, said at the traditional preseason press day. “Obviously there are injuries that can’t be avoided, but that’s my state of mind.” … For me to be the captain. Being on the field is the most important thing.”

Last season, four-time champion James (twice with the Miami Heat, once with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and once with the Lakers) failed to lead Los Angeles to the playoffs after a disappointing regular season for the team marked by many injuries among its employees. players.

James played in just 56 games out of 82 last season but still performed very well, averaging 30.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game, placing him second on the all-time leading scorers list. league from Utah Jazz star, former Karl Malone.

– “I believe in the team” –

James enters the 2022-2023 season, 1,325 points behind record scoring legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Looking at his performance, James seems like a candidate to eliminate him early next year unless he gets injured that will keep him out of the stadiums, but he stressed that he is not thinking about destroying him.

“The only time I ever thought about it was when someone posted something on social media, I was scrolling through my news feed and I saw this post sign,” he said.

“And every time I tell myself that it scares me a little. I have never worked with records in mind, but ensuring that I am at the highest possible level at the start of the season and that I am available again.”

“But knowing that I’m on the verge of breaking the most coveted record in the NBA is a great lesson in humility for me, and it’s very rewarding,” he continued, adding, “To be on the same level as Abdul-Jabbar is great.” “. very motivating.”