LeBron James reached another career milestone on Sunday as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Indiana Pacers 131-124.
During the contest, James recorded 15 points, seven rebounds, and 11 assists, according to “reporting by Yahoo Sports.”
With his 11th assist of the game, James moved past Jason Kidd to secure third place on the NBA all-time assists list.
James now holds 12,092 career assists and trails only John Stockton and Chris Paul in league history, as noted by “Sixers Wire.”
Reflecting on the achievement after the victory, James described the moment as humbling.
“It’s something that I didn’t obviously foresee in my career, but I knew assists meant a lot to me,” “James said.”
He added that he values the movement of the ball and the opportunity to be linked with basketball greats, including his friend Jason Kidd.
The veteran forward, now in his 24th season, attributed his success to a lifelong ability to anticipate plays before they materialize.
“I’ve always, since I was a kid, had the ability to see plays before they actually happen,” “James explained.”
Teammate VJ Edgecombe was the player who finished the assist that pushed James past Kidd.
James noted that it took time for younger players to adjust to his passing style during training camp.
The 76ers improved their record to 11-3 following the win.
The team is now set to depart for a two-game road trip, with games scheduled against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday and the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, per “official team data.”
James continues to maintain a high level of play, currently averaging 6.9 assists per game this season.
His career average stands at 7.4 assists per game, underscoring his consistent impact on the court throughout his professional tenure.