To be a part of history on the day LeBron James became the NBA’s greatest scorer, you had to shell out a huge amount of money.
Even if you’re not a die-hard LeBron James fan, you’d still want to be there to see the 38-year-old star break the NBA scoring record to become the league’s greatest scorer. And of course, being a part of that moment will cost you a pretty penny.
To become a witness to history, the price that comes with it is truly unexpected.
As of the time the Los Angeles Lakers won 112-111 against the Indiana Pacers on the morning of February 3 (Vietnam time), LeBron James was getting closer and closer to the finish line with 26 more points in this match. Before the match took place, LeBron James only needed 89 more points to surpass the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s milestone of 38,387 points and become the best scorer of all time.
According to the Los Angeles Lakers’ current schedule, LeBron James is likely to overcome Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the upcoming home series against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Milwaukee Bucks. Currently, ticket prices for this confrontation are on the rise and at the moment, the cheapest seats are also not many available on online ticketing sites.
According to Bleacher Report, a pair of tickets with good seats to see LeBron James surpass Kareem in the match against Oklahoma City Thunder is now priced at $92,000. In addition, according to information compiled by Logitix, the ticket prices for the Lakers in the 2 matches between Thunder and Bucks have also increased significantly, almost 3 times higher than usual.
Nearly $100,000 is the price to pay for a special experience with nice seats at Crypto the day the Lakers play the Thunder
More specifically, before January 25, the average ticket price for fans to attend a Lakers home game would be around $228/ticket (the lowest ticket) for a Thunder game and $397/ticket for a Bucks game. Since January 25, ticket prices have increased dramatically to $681/ticket for the Oklahoma City Thunder and $674/ticket for the Milwaukee Bucks. Since the beginning of February, ticket prices have continued to change when the Thunder game is only $598/ticket and the Bucks game is up to $963.
Keep in mind that the price is for the high seats, far away from the center of the arena to be able to record or see the memorable moments of the Lakers star. The price can completely change as LeBron James still has one more game against the New Orleans Pelicans, taking place this Sunday before returning to the home court to face the Oklahoma City Thunder.
At the moment, 38-year-old LeBron James is averaging 30.2 points per game, LeBron James’s terrible form has made fans even more eager to see the record that has existed for many years in the NBA broken. For those who love LeBron James in particular, this is truly a moment that few people want to miss.
Many young fans also want to be a part of this special event, but the price for that is unimaginable.
“There’s nothing like the experience of being at a live game and creating unforgettable memories with family and friends. When you combine that with a historic moment, it becomes incredibly special. And of course, many people are willing to pay more to enjoy that experience,” said Greg Normant, president of Logitix.
It’s likely that $92,000 for a pair of tickets won’t be the highest price until the Los Angeles Lakers return to their home court. Will another record be set when LeBron James surpasses Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
