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Another milestone was added to LeBron James's legendary career on Sunday. The Philadelphia 76ers star dished out 11 assists in a 131-124 win against the Indiana Pacers, elevating his career assist total to 12,092 and moving him past Jason Kidd for third place on the NBA's all-time assists list.
For a player who also owns the most points in league history, the feat is yet another testament to his all-around greatness. "It's super humbling. It's something that I didn't obviously foresee in my career," James told reporters after the game. "But I knew assists meant a lot to me. Just the movement of the ball, being able to find my teammates and put the ball on time and on target."
At 41, James has long been recognized as an elite playmaker, but he has embraced the role even more in Philadelphia given the offensive firepower around him. Questions arose about how James, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown would coexist with only one basketball, yet the team has stormed out to an 11-3 start, thanks in part to James's exceptional passing.
Key Analysis
James's latest achievement underscores his enduring impact as a facilitator, even as he continues to add to his scoring legacy. The 76ers' early success suggests that the star-studded lineup is gelling quickly, with James's unselfish play serving as the glue.
Originally reported by bleacherreport.