For most NBA fans, Kevin Durant averaging at least 27 points per game is normal as he has consistently done it his entire career. An effortless baseline layup against the Denver Nuggets moved him into 10th place on the NBA’s career scoring list, passing power forward and center Moses Malone.
With 5:20 left in the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards game, All-Star forward LeBron James took a pass from forward Stanley Johnson to commit a driving layup. That one shot brought over 20,000 spectators and fans to their feet for a standing ovation.
Some of college basketball’s biggest names were honored at the 2019 ESPN College Basketball Awards. Duke standout Zion Williamson and Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu were crowned with the John Wooden award, the most respected honor in college basketball.
James, the leader vs. Jordan, the inspiration