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Photos | Celebrities watching LeBron James pursue scoring record

People watch and record on their phones as Lakers forward LeBron James warms up.
People watch and record on their phones as Lakers forward LeBron James warms up before playing against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
By Wally Skalij
 and Robert Gauthier

The sideline glitterati was out in force Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena as they watched LeBron James go for the NBA’s all-time scoring record.

Here’s a look at some of the notable celebrities on hand hoping to witness James surpass Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the scoring title.

Musician Bad Bunny watches from the sidelines.
Recording artist Bad Bunny watches from the sidelines during the second quarter.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Shannon Sharpe in a sweater and glasses talking and standing close to Jay-Z in a 'This Is Black Magic' sweatshirt
TV personality and former NFL star Shannon Sharpe, left, and recording artist Jay Z talk before the game.
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Actor Denzel Washington watches the game during the first quarter.
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Lakers legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, left, and James Worthy talk before the game.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Musician LL Cool J watches the game during the first quarter.
Recording artist LL Cool J, left, watches courtside in the first quarter.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Tennis legend John McEnroe attends Tuesday's game between the Lakers and Thunder.
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Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. attends the game between the Lakers and Thunder.
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Sports agent Rich Paul attends the game between the Lakers and Thunder.
(Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

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Wally Skalij

Brian van der Brug was a staff photojournalist at the Los Angeles Times from 1997 to 2025.

Robert Gauthier

Robert Gauthier has been with the Los Angeles Times since 1994. He was the photographer for a project detailing the failings of an L.A. public hospital that won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for public service. Before The Times, Gauthier worked at the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Escondido Times-Advocate and the Bernardo News in San Diego County, his hometown.

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