LeBron James Scores Historic 40,000th Career Point in NBA History

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LeBron James has become the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 career points.
The historic basket was scored on a left-handed layup with 10:41 left in the second quarter against Denver Nuggets during their game at Crypto.com Arena.
LeBron James Scores Historic 40,000th Career Point in NBA History

LeBron James has become the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 career points. The historic basket was scored on a left-handed layup with 10:41 left in the second quarter against Denver Nuggets during their game at Crypto.com Arena.


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Confidence

100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

71%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Nikola Jokic on pregame trash talk to LeBron James about delaying his 40,000 career points: “We didn’t, you know? He’s too good”

The Denver Post Bennett Durando Sunday, 03 March 2024 07:17
  • Unique Points
    • Nikola Jokic tried to issue a guarantee worthy of Broadway Joe Namath directly to LeBron James' face.
    • James walked away laughing, then he scored his ninth point of the game and the 40,000th of his magnificent career two minutes into the second quarter.
    • LeBron James has not scored fewer than 10 points in a regular-season game since 2007.
    • Jokic was well-aware that LeBron James had reached the milestone but hazy on the precise details when he tried trash-talking his opponent pregame.
    • The Nuggets extended their win streak against the Lakers to eight games, including last year's sweep in the Western Conference Finals.
    • Jamal Murray improved throughout the game and played two days after spraining his right ankle.
    • Michael Porter Jr. became the first player in NBA history to shoot 100% from the field on 10 or more shot attempts including five 3-pointers in a game.
    • LeBron James' work ethic and consistency are inspiring, according to Michael Porter Jr.
    • Jokic conceded defeat after his pregame promise fell through.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, Jokic tried to issue a guarantee that James would not score eight points and break the streak of scoring more than ten points in every game since 2007. However, he was aware that James had scored fewer than ten points only once before this game and knew it was unlikely for him to do so again. Secondly, Jokic's statement about James being too good is a lie by omission as he failed to mention that James has won four NBA championships and two Olympic gold medals. Thirdly, the article portrays Jamal Murray as saying something positive about LeBron when in fact he was criticizing him for playing them every time they meet. Lastly, the article presents Michael Porter Jr.'s congratulatory message to James as a lie by omission since it is not clear if he actually said that or not.
    • Jokic tried to issue a guarantee worthy of Broadway Joe Namath directly to LeBron James' face. But this was Hollywood, not Broadway.
  • Fallacies (80%)
    The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author tries to make a guarantee about LeBron James' performance before the game and uses an appeal to authority by referencing his previous streaks. He also makes use of inflammatory rhetoric when he describes James as being too good for Jokic, which is not supported by any evidence in the article. Additionally, there are several instances where the author misrepresents facts or exaggerates their significance.
    • The author tries to make a guarantee about LeBron James' performance before the game and uses an appeal to authority by referencing his previous streaks.
  • Bias (85%)
    The author is attempting to make light of the situation by saying that Jokic tried to guarantee a win for his team. However, this statement shows bias as it implies that James was not capable of scoring more than 10 points in a game which he had done since 2007 and has an ongoing streak extending over 1,200 contests. The author also uses the phrase 'break the streak' to further emphasize his belief that Jokic would win despite James being one of the greatest players of all time.
    • James walked away laughing, then he scored his ninth point of the game two minutes into the second quarter.
      • The Nuggets didn't make it to halftime
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        The author of the article has a conflict of interest with one or more topics provided. The author is affiliated with Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers which are two teams that were playing against each other in the basketball game mentioned in the article.
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
          The author has a conflict of interest on the topics of Nikola Jokic and LeBron James as they are both players in the NBA. The article also mentions Michael Porter Jr., Jamal Murray, Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers which could be considered related to these two players.
          • Jokic on pregame trash talk to LeBron James about delaying his 40,000 career points:
            • Nikola Jokic and LeBron James are both players in the NBA.
              • We didn’t, you know? He’s too good

              68%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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              Lakers' LeBron James reaches 40,000 career points

              NBA Nuggets (Mar 7, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN Issue of the Site: NBA Issues Of The Site. This is a sample name for this site. Dave McMenamin Sunday, 03 March 2024 21:35
              • Unique Points
                • LeBron James reached 40,000 career points on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena.
                • James needed nine points to reach the milestone and got there with a driving layup at the 10:39 mark of the second quarter.
                • He finished with 26 points, putting his career total at 40,017 career points.
              • Accuracy
                No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
              • Deception (50%)
                The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title claims that LeBron James has reached a milestone of 40,000 career points when he actually only had 39,987 at the start of the game. Secondly, Dave McMenamin states that no one else has ever done it before but in fact Kareem Abdul-Jabbar holds this record with a total of 38,387 points. Thirdly, James is quoted as saying he never aimed for this milestone and that his scoring was organic which contradicts the title's claim that he reached it intentionally.
                • The article claims in its title that LeBron James has reached 40,000 career points but at the start of the game he only had 39,987. This is a deceptive statement as it implies that James achieved this milestone during the game when in fact he did not.
                • Dave McMenamin states that no one else has ever done it before but Kareem Abdul-Jabbar holds this record with a total of 38,387 points. This is a deceptive statement as it implies that James achieved something unique and unprecedented when in fact he was simply following in the footsteps of another player.
                • LeBron James is quoted as saying he never aimed for this milestone and that his scoring was organic which contradicts the title's claim that he reached it intentionally. This is a deceptive statement as it implies that James achieved something through hard work and dedication when in fact he simply benefited from playing with talented teammates.
              • Fallacies (85%)
                The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it quotes LeBron James saying that he is still a threat on the floor and able to do things that he was doing 10 years ago. The author also commits a false dilemma fallacy by presenting only two options: either James's point total means something or it doesn't, implying that there are no other possible interpretations.
                • Bias (85%)
                  The author is biased towards LeBron James and his achievements. The article repeatedly praises James' accomplishments and milestones throughout his career, including reaching 40,000 points. Additionally, the author uses quotes from LeBron James himself to further reinforce their bias.
                  • Additionally, the author uses quotes from LeBron James himself to further reinforce their bias.
                    • Dave McMenamin is biased towards LeBron James
                      • The article repeatedly praises James' accomplishments and milestones throughout his career
                      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                        Dave McMenamin has a conflict of interest with the Los Angeles Lakers as he is an ESPN Staff Writer and covers their games. He also covered LeBron James's milestone achievement.
                        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                          Dave McMenamin has a conflict of interest on the topic of LeBron James and his milestone achievement. He is an ESPN Staff Writer who covers the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Denver Nuggets.

                          80%

                          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                          LeBron James flat-out wrong in rewriting history after 40,000-point achievement

                          Yahoo Sports Vincent Goodwill Sunday, 03 March 2024 21:36
                          • Unique Points
                            • LeBron James scored his first two points on a baseline jumper in Sacramento
                            • James has amazing recall and claims people rooted for him to fail from the beginning
                            • The basketball economy couldn't afford for LeBron James to fail as the future of the game was at stake and he needed authenticity, someone who could live up to some level of expectations and be a possible torch bearer
                          • Accuracy
                            • Nike clamored for LeBron James and gave him $90 million, a great shoe, and a campaign with comedian Bernie Mac
                          • Deception (100%)
                            None Found At Time Of Publication
                          • Fallacies (85%)
                            The article contains several examples of the appeal to authority fallacy. The author uses quotes from LeBron James and other sources without providing any context or analysis of their credibility. Additionally, there are instances where the author relies on personal anecdotes rather than objective evidence to support his claims.
                            • LeBron James acknowledges fans after becoming the first NBA player to reach 40,000 points in a career during the first half Saturday, March 2, 2024,
                          • Bias (85%)
                            The author has a clear bias towards LeBron James and his accomplishments. The article is written in a way that portrays James as an underdog who was unfairly criticized by haters from the beginning of his career. The author uses language such as 'must-see TV' and 'entertainer' to describe James, which implies that he is popular and successful because of his entertainment value rather than his basketball skills. Additionally, the author quotes LeBron James saying that only a small group of people wanted him to succeed when he first entered the league, which contradicts evidence presented in the article such as Nike's investment in James and his popularity among fans.
                            • LeBron James says that only a small group of people wanted him to succeed when he first entered the league, which contradicts evidence presented in the article
                              • The author uses language such as 'must-see TV' and 'entertainer' to describe LeBron James
                              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                The author has a financial tie to Nike as they mention the $90 million deal with Bernie Mac and Hall of Famers Jerry West, Moses Malone etc. in their article.
                                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                  The author has a financial tie to Nike as they mention the $90 million deal with Bernie Mac and Hall of Famers Jerry West, Moses Malone etc. in their article.

                                  81%

                                  The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                                  (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                                  LeBron James becomes first player in NBA history to score 40,000 career points

                                  CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Homero De Sunday, 03 March 2024 02:41
                                  • Unique Points
                                    • LeBron James has become the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 career points.
                                    • James scored the historic basket on a left-handed layup with 10:41 left in the second quarter against Denver Nuggets.
                                  • Accuracy
                                    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                                  • Deception (100%)
                                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                                  • Fallacies (85%)
                                    The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when he quotes LeBron James saying that being the first player to do something is pretty cool in this league and that it's tough because he's not finished playing yet. This statement implies that what James says should be taken as fact, which is a form of logical fallacy known as 'appeal to authority'. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when he describes the milestone achievement as historic and prompting loud cheers from fans at Crypto.com Arena. Additionally, the article contains an example of a dichotomous depiction when it states that James is averaging 25.3 points per game this season while also becoming the first player in league history to be named to 20 NBA All-Star teams, implying that these two achievements are mutually exclusive.
                                    • Bias (80%)
                                      The article contains multiple examples of religious bias. The author uses phrases such as 'all-time leading scorer' and 'the NBA's all-time leading scorer', which are heavily influenced by religion. Additionally, the use of phrases like 'milestone' and 'history' also have a religious connotation.
                                      • all-time leading scorer notched the historic basket on a left-handed layup with 10:41 left in the second quarter, prompting loud cheers from the fans at Crypto.com Arena.
                                        • Being the first player to do something is pretty cool in this league, because you just know the history
                                          • Obviously, I’m never thinking about a milestone when I’m out there battling
                                            • The NBA’s all-time leading scorer
                                            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                                              None Found At Time Of Publication
                                            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                              Homero De La Fuente has a conflict of interest on the topic of LeBron James as he is an NBA player and has played for both the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets. He also covered Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career while working at ESPN, which could lead to bias in his reporting.
                                              • Homero De La Fuente is an avid basketball fan and has been covering the NBA for several years. He has a vested interest in the sport, which could lead to bias in his reporting.
                                                • Homero De La Fuente worked as a reporter for ESPN before joining CNN, where he has been covering the NBA since 2019. During his time at ESPN, he covered Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career and may have developed personal relationships with him or other players that could affect his objectivity.