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LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after passing Michael Jordan and moving to #4 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center on March 06, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James has passed Michael Jordan as the fourth-leading scorer in NBA history.

The Los Angeles Lakers star made history Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets.