LeBron James surpasses Chris Paul on the all-time assists list

During the Los Angeles Lakers’ impressive 120-114 comeback victory against the Memphis Grizzlies, James officially surpassed Chris Paul, climbing to second place on the combined all-time assists leaderboard. Los Angeles had initially trailed by sixteen points, unable to find their rhythm on either end. However, James restored order by accelerating the pace and finding open shooters with his characteristic clarity. He finished with 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 10 assists, shooting over 57% from the field. He expertly managed the offense during crucial moments, proving decisive when every possession weighed heavily. Surpassing Paul while already holding the scoring record places LeBron in truly unique territory. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves handling more scoring duties, James has embraced a playmaking role, reading defenses to keep the Lakers’ attack balanced, fluid, and extremely efficient.