Overview
- Los Angeles announced James passed Michael Cooper to move into fifth on the franchise’s all-time assists list during Sunday’s win over the Kings.
- Per the NBA, he needs 11 more field goals to surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 15,837 and become the league’s career leader in field goals made.
- James recently became only the second Laker to reach 1,000 made 3-pointers with the team, joining Kobe Bryant.
- He is averaging 21.6 points, 7.0 assists and 5.6 rebounds in his 23rd season after earning a 22nd All-Star selection.
- The Lakers have followed a post-break stumble with blowout victories over the Warriors and Kings and host the Pelicans as James chases the mark.