Top 5 Career Defining Moments of NBA Legend LeBron James

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[{"selector":"#anim-1a173097-78de-4186-aa17-41f045583f5e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(62.37713073006602%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] As part of the Lakers, the NBA star achievements include a championship and MVP, five All-Star appearances, and the All-Time Scoring Leader with 38,694 points, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

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