LeBron James just keeps shattering records, hitting another massive milestone by passing Jason Kidd to snatch third place on the NBA’s all-time assists list. It happened Sunday, November 15, during the Philadelphia 76ers’ 131-124 win over the Indiana Pacers at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philly.
The Record-Breaking Dime That Rewrote History
That legendary 12,092nd assist dropped with just 1:19 left in the fourth quarter. Dean Wade fed the ball to James, who was chilling near the free throw line. And in true King fashion, he quickly tossed it up to VJ Edgecombe, who took two steps and slammed it home with a monster dunk. Seriously, the NBA itself was hyping it up with a “LEBRON JAMES PASSES JASON KIDD 🚨 ASSIST NO. 12,092. THIRD ALL-TIME IN ASSISTS FOR LBJ!” tweet. You gotta love watching history unfold.
On that night, LeBron was absolutely dishing it out, logging 11 assists to go with his 15 points and seven rebounds. Philly’s offense was cooking, with Jaylen Brown leading the charge with 31 points, two boards, and two assists, while Tyrese Maxey added a sweet 27 points, four rebounds, and six assists. The Pacers put up a fight, with Pascal Siakam dropping 31 points, two rebounds, and two assists, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Sixers and LeBron’s historic night.
“I Always Got a Joy and a Kick Out of Seeing My Teammates Score”
Think about that for a second: 12,092 assists. That’s a wild number, especially for a guy who’s also the NBA’s all-time leading points scorer! But if you’ve followed LeBron’s career, it makes total sense. This guy is playing in his 24th season, an NBA record, and he’s always been about making his teammates better. He even said it himself on the NBC Sports broadcast after the win: “From the moment I picked up a basketball when I first started playing like recreational basketball, five-on-five, I always got a joy and a kick out of seeing my teammates score.”
He added that it “felt really good about me being able to help one of my teammates out. … Yeah, I got a kick out of that from day one.” It’s not just about his talent, it’s about his mentality. He knows what’s up: “It means I had a lot of great teammates. You gotta have teammates that can put the ball in the hole. My job is just try to put it on time, on target. Lead ’em to the hole either from layups, dunks, threes, midrange, whatever the case may be.” LeBron isn’t just a scorer, he’s a true facilitator, a guy who makes everyone around him better. And his respect for the game’s legends shines through: “Any time I’m on any list in NBA history, I love the history of the game. I love the players that came before me. It’s super honorable.”
What’s Next for King James? The Chase Continues!
So, LeBron’s sitting at third with 12,092 assists, moving past Jason Kidd’s 12,091. That’s insane. But guess what? He’s not stopping there. Chris Paul is currently holding down second place with 12,552 assists. That means LeBron needs just 461 more dimes to catch CP3. Can he do it this season? You bet he can. John Stockton’s all-time record of 15,806 is still way out there, but with LeBron, you never say never, right?
Since joining the 76ers this offseason after leaving the Lakers, James has already been making waves. He helped Philly beat the defending champion New York Knicks in the season opener, and then orchestrated a wild 29-point comeback against his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers. This guy is still playing at an elite level, and every game is a chance to witness more history. The King isn’t done yet, not by a long shot. With Chris Paul only 461 assists ahead of him, you know LeBron’s got his sights set on that second spot. Every pass, every game, is history in the making with this guy, and you absolutely do not want to miss it.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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