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The Lakers star knew his incredible run of putting up 10+ points was at risk. In that crucial moment, however, it didn't concern him.

The correct basketball play was to pass the rock – which is exactly what he did. Following that play, the legendary streak finished.

LeBron's staggering run of 1,297 consecutive regular-season double-digit scoring performances concluded during a recent game, as the NBA's all-time scoring leader finished with eight total points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 123-120 triumph versus the Toronto Raptors. He provided the clutch helper, finding teammate Rui Hachimura to knock down a three-pointer to win the game.

“Nothing,” James stated when asked on the record concluding. “The team got the victory.”

A Team-First Choice Seals the Win

LeBron had the chance to sought to clinch the contest – and preserved the streak – in the closing seconds, instead, he decided to make the extra pass to Rui stationed in the corner. Hachimura made the shot, with LeBron exulted with his hands in the air.

It's about playing basketball the right way. Always make the correct play,” James explained. That has always been my M.O.. It's how I learned the game. That's what I've done for two decades.”

He is acutely aware of how many points he's scored at any point,” stated the team's head coach JJ Redick. He acted like he’s done countless times.”

The Streak's Closing Chapter

James re-entered the floor for the final time at 5:23 remaining, the outcome and the streak on the line. He had a mere six points on a 3-for-15 performance by that point.

He scored at under two minutes remaining to knot the score then missed a 14-footer at one minute to go that might have pushed him into double figures.

He passed up a subsequent shot – even though he had a chance. A teammate passed him the ball with a few seconds left, however, James chose to make the extra pass instead.

The spirits of the game, if you do it correctly, they tend to repay you,” Redick stated.

The History of a Monumental Run

This incredible run started on Jan. 6, 2007. It stood as the longest double-digit streak in NBA history: His Airness, Michael Jordan previously held a streak of 866 consecutive double-digit scoring games, Kareem recorded 787, and The Mailman recorded with 575.

He is such an unselfish player,” noted Lakers center a fellow Laker.

“He’s just playing the game of basketball. The chance was there but due to who he is on the court and his character as a person, he chose the pass, passed it to Rui and claimed the victory.”

Reaching double digits had long been a guarantee early in the fourth quarter began. During James’s streak, he had achieved double figures by the start of the fourth on the vast majority of occasions coming into the contest.

However, two of those unusual games below ten points through three quarters took place in the last week: He recorded nine going into the fourth versus the Mavericks on 28 November, then had six points going into the fourth versus the Suns on Monday night.

He succeeded in preserve the record against the Suns. One game later, it finished – but he still rejoiced all the same.

I only ever make the correct play. That’s automatic, win, lose or draw,” James affirmed. “You make the unselfish play, the sports deities forever returning the favor.”