Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James turned the fourth participant in NBA historical past to file 12,000 profession assists along with his second helper of the primary quarter throughout Friday evening’s house sport in opposition to the Phoenix Suns.
No. 12,000 got here when James collected a rebound on the defensive finish and threw a protracted chest move to the opposite finish. Deandre Ayton caught the ball over the smaller Collin Gillespie and put it within the hoop with 7:49 left within the quarter.
Former Utah Jazz star John Stockton is the all-time chief with 15,806 profession assists. Lately retired Chris Paul (12,552) is second and Jason Kidd (12,091) stands third.
The 41-year-old James would absolutely move Kidd if he returns subsequent season. Probabilities of catching Paul would depend upon his well being and the variety of video games he performs.
James was averaging 7.1 assists per sport coming into Friday’s motion and the competition marks his 59th of the 2025-26 season.
For his profession, James averages 7.4 assists per sport.
(with inputs from Reuters)
Revealed on Apr 11, 2026