Field Level Media
11 Apr 2026, 08:49 GMT+10
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James became the fourth player in NBA history to record 12,000 career assists with his second helper of the first quarter during Friday night's home game against the Phoenix Suns.
No. 12,000 came when James collected a rebound on the defensive end and threw a long chest pass to the other end. Deandre Ayton caught the ball over the smaller Collin Gillespie and put it in the hoop with 7:49 left in the quarter.
Former Utah Jazz star John Stockton is the all-time leader with 15,806 career assists. Recently retired Chris Paul (12,552) is second and Jason Kidd (12,091) stands third.
The 41-year-old James would surely pass Kidd if he returns next season. Chances of catching Paul would depend on his health and the number of games he plays.
James was averaging 7.1 assists per game entering Friday's action and the contest marks his 59th of the 2025-26 season.
For his career, James averages 7.4 assists per game.
--Field Level Media
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