IT WAS SPRING 2017, and LeBron James passed Michael Jordan in scoring.
It was a triumphant night, the Cleveland Cavaliers closing out the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals to head back to defend their title. A 3-pointer in the third quarter got James beyond Jordan's career playoff scoring record of 5,987 points. A testament to excellence and longevity.
Teammate Kyrie Irving, who would play only five more games with James before demanding a trade to get away from him, approached James on the bench after the accomplishment, whispering congratulations in his ear and encouraging him to celebrate the moment.