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WASHINGTON -- LeBron James appreciates being appreciated.When asked about being named the leagues No. 1 player for the sixth consecutive year in ESPNs annual #NBArank, the three-time champion said there is one characteristic to his game that people are noticing.I think it means something of the simple fact that, you know, that what Im doing, Im very consistent, James said following the Cleveland Cavaliers 105-94 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday. Im very consistent with my game, very consistent on how I approach the game. And theres, whoevers making it, I dont know whos making the case for it, they respect the way I play the game. So its a testament to that.James made the comments on the same night he became the youngest player in league history to reach the 27,000-point mark (31 years, 317 days), besting Kobe Bryants previous mark (32 years, 160 days).Its truly an honor to be a part of a journey like that where you see someone put in so much work every single day and accomplishment after accomplishment, said Kyrie Irving,?who was one of James teammates who celebrated the accomplishment by emptying water bottles on the 14-year veterans head.Really just humble about it, Irving said of James. Its the best way to be, and thats who he is. For us, really celebrate and be a part of it, we never want to take it for granted. He deserves it, a douse of water. Youngest player to 27,000 points, its an unbelievable feat. It also tells you hes been in the league a while. You never take it for granted, especially moments like that.James is two-for-two in being named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week so far this season and is averaging 23.4 points, 9.3 assists and 9.0 rebounds through the Cavs 7-1 start.If James had an MVP award to match every year that he has led #NBArank, he would be tied with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the leagues all-time lead with six. As it is, only Abdul-Jabbars six and Michael Jordans five Maurice Podoloff Trophies beat his collection of four.Jermaine Marrow Jersey . "Hes going to have hip surgery on Jan. 7, and hell be expected to rehabilitate for four to six months beyond that," Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said Friday in an interview. Cheap Nike MLB Jerseys . PETERSBURG, Fla. https://www.cheapmlbjerseysjustwholesale.com/jordan-roland-jersey.html .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. Nike NBA Jerseys 2020 . Booth picked up 65 caps after making her national team debut in 2002 at the age of 17. She most recently played for Sky Blue FC of the National Womens Soccer League. "It just felt like it was my time to move on," she said in a phone interview from her hometown of Burlington, Ont. Soccer Jerseys 2020 . Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek defeated Nenad Zimonjic and Ilija Bozoljac 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (4) on the indoor hard-court at Belgrade Arena. The victory improved the Czech pairs impressive cup doubles record to 14-1.PHILADELPHIA -- If the Ottawa Senators are looking to infuse some goal-scoring into their anemic offense, they are coming to the right place.The Senators, who rank 27th in the NHL with an average of just 2.20 goals per game, visit the Philadelphia Flyers, who rank last in the NHL in goals allowed per game (3.63), on Tuesday night.The Senators 9-5-1 record may be proof that playing good defense is more important than scoring goals. The Flyers (7-7-2) are tied for third in the NHL in goals per game (3.31).Senators captain Erik Karlsson, who leads the team with 13 points, said he and his teammates need to find a way to fight through their offensive struggles. Ottawa has gone nine consecutive games scoring two or fewer goals.Its tight right now, Karlsson said. Its a stretch that were going through, and were going to have to find a way to get through that. Its tough for our offensive players, myself included. But were all professionals. Well find a way eventually. The sooner the better.Despite their offensive woes, Ottawa has picked up points in three straight games (2-0-1) and is coming off a 2-1 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild on Sunday.Craig Anderson (7-3-1, 2.15 goals-against average, .934 save percentage) has been solid between the pipes for the Senators, and Andrew Hammond is back healthy after an injury. With backup Mike Condon also in the fold, Hammond could be sent to the AHL for a short conditioning stint.The Flyers, meanwhile, are dealing with some goaltending woes. Michal Neuvirth (4-2-0, 3.54 GAA, .859 SP) will be sidelined four to six weeks with aa lower-body injury sustained in the Flyers 3-2 win over the Wild on Saturday night.ddddddddddddSteve Mason (3-5-2, 3.41 GAA, .880) has struggled through most of this season, though he stopped 19 of 20 shots in relief of Neuvirth on Saturday to earn the win.I hope it continues to boost his confidence, Flyers coach Dave Hakstol said of Mason. But Mase has nothing to be embarrassed about. He shows up and he battles hard every day. Things might not have gone as well as he would have liked early on, but thats the game. When one part of the team isnt going great, every other part has to pick that piece up a little bit.With Neuvirth sidelined, the Flyers recalled rookie Anthony Stolarz from AHL Lehigh Valley, but look for Mason to make at least the next three starts. Philadelphia is in the midst of a four-game homestand that continues with games Thursday night against the Winnipeg Jets and Saturday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Lightning.Stolarz, a second-round pick of the Flyers in 2012, could make his first NHL start next week in Florida when the Flyers play back-to-back nights against the Panthers and Lightning. He is 6-2-0 this season with the AHL Phantoms.Flyers leading goal scorer Wayne Simmonds (eight goals) took a maintenance day Monday but is expected to be back on the top line against the Senators.Ottawa defenseman Marc Methot, who left the Sunday night game with a lower-body injury, practiced Monday and is expected to play. ' ' '