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LeBron James Cracks Lakers’ Top Five in Assists, Sits 11 Makes From Kareem’s Field-Goals Record

His production at 41 underscores a Lakers push at 36-24.

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.