LeBron James dropped a season-high 11 assists for the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday afternoon, rocketing him past Jason Kidd for third all-time on the NBA’s career assists list. This isn’t just a regular season stat bump, it’s a huge milestone for a player who’s now in his 24th season in the league.
King James, Assist King
The record-breaking dime came in a 131-124 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. With those 11 assists, LeBron now sits at 12,092 for his career. Think about that for a second: 12,092. He also chipped in 15 points and six rebounds, showing he’s still a force even as the 76ers pushed their season record to 11-3. It’s wild to see him still dominating at 41 years old.
The Chase for Number Two Is ON
He’s already the active assists leader by a country mile, with James Harden way back at 12th with 8,948, and Jrue Holiday at 25th with 6,810. But now, only two legends stand ahead of him: John Stockton, who leads with an almost untouchable 15,806 assists, and Chris Paul, who retired with 12,552.
Here’s the kicker: catching Paul is a real possibility. LeBron is currently only 461 assists behind him. Remember last season? He racked up 432 total assists with the Lakers. If he stays healthy and on the court consistently this season, Paul’s spot is absolutely within reach. Stockton’s record? Yeah, that’s probably safe. But for a guy who’s been doing this for two and a half decades, watching him chase down another all-time great is something special. Will he get it done this season? You’d be crazy to bet against him.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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