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LeBron James Enters Lakers’ Top Five in Assists at 41

The feat highlights sustained production at age 41 with free agency approaching.

Overview

  • During Sunday’s win over the Kings, the Lakers announced that James moved into fifth on the franchise assists list by passing Michael Cooper.
  • He now trails Norm Nixon, Jerry West, Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson in team assists.
  • The night before, he became only the second Laker with 1,000 made three-pointers, joining Bryant.
  • Across 42 games this season, he is averaging 21.6 points, 7.0 assists and 5.6 rebounds as Los Angeles improved to 36-24 with consecutive blowout victories.
  • He is set to enter unrestricted free agency this offseason after acknowledging that his career is nearing its conclusion.