LeBron James continued his historic ascent up the NBA’s all-time assists leaderboard, officially surpassing Hall of Famer Jason Kidd to claim the third spot in franchise history. The 41-year-old delivered a season-high 11 assists during the Philadelphia 76ers’ 131-124 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon at Xfinity Mobile Arena. This performance pushed his career total to 12,092 assists, cementing his status as one of the most versatile playmakers in league history.
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James holds a commanding lead among active players, with James Harden trailing significantly at No. 12 with 8,948 career assists, while Jrue Holiday sits further back at No. 25 with 6,810. Currently, only John Stockton and Chris Paul remain ahead of James on the all-time list. Stockton’s record of 15,806 assists is widely considered untouchable, but Paul’s mark of 12,552 is within realistic reach for the veteran star.
With just 461 assists separating him from Paul, James has a tangible opportunity to claim the second spot this season. Last year, he recorded 432 assists with the Los Angeles Lakers, meaning consistent availability and health could see him break Paul’s record before the end of his 24th season. In addition to his playmaking, James contributed 15 points and six rebounds, underscoring his enduring impact on the court despite his age.
Source: Yahoo Sports
