LeBron becomes only player to be top-10 all-time for points and assists

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James became the first player in the NBA's top 10 for points and assists.

Published : Feb 26, 2019 13:37 IST

LeBron James is now the only player in NBA history to rank in the top 10 all-time in both points and assists.
LeBron James is now the only player in NBA history to rank in the top 10 all-time in both points and assists.
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LeBron James is now the only player in NBA history to rank in the top 10 all-time in both points and assists.

LeBron James accomplished what no other NBA player ever has on Monday.

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar climbed into 10th on the all-time assist list against the Memphis Grizzlies with a pass to Kyle Kuzma in the first quarter.

James is now the only player in NBA history to rank in the top 10 all-time in both points and assists.

He bumped Andre Miller from the 10th spot on the all-time assist list and ranks fifth on the all-time scoring list.

READ: NBA wrap: Lakers falls to Grizzlies despite LeBron's triple-double

He came into the matchup averaging 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and 7.7 assists in 2018-19.

The Lakers entered Monday with a 29-30 record and ranked 10th in the Western Conference standings.

Los Angeles are trying to get back into the playoff hunt and are three games behind the Clippers for the eighth seed.

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