LeBron James moves past Jason Kidd into third place on the NBA career assists list, reaching 12,092 assists. ESPN and multiple other outlets frame the milestone as the latest addition to James’ long-running playmaking production.
In game action, Yahoo Sports reports that the milestone occurs alongside a win for James’ team. The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 131-124, with James recording 11 assists in that contest and adding 15 points and six rebounds. Yahoo also notes that one of his assists—late in the fourth quarter—to VJ Edgecombe is the specific play that brings him to the 12,092 total that surpasses Kidd. Other listings focus mainly on the career-record jump.
Overall, outlets largely agree on the key headline details: James passes Kidd, the new ranking is third, and the career-assist total is 12,092.
