LeBron on closing in on Kobe’s career scoring mark: “Kobe for sure I looked up to”

"Kobe for sure I looked up to … Now to be in the same uniform that he wore for 20 years, it’s such a surreal feeling."

—LeBron on the opportunity to pass Kobe on the all-time scoring list pic.twitter.com/DvGtWNmrYY

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 24, 2020

LeBron is 18 points away from passing Kobe.

The Lakers' next game is Saturday in Philly, Kobe's hometown. pic.twitter.com/AREoN47lfR

— StatMuse (@statmuse) January 24, 2020