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LeBron overtakes Magic for 6th all-time passer in NBA history
Another accolade in a great career for LeBron James, who outperformed Magic Johnson in the game against the Bucks to move up to the 6th place all-time passer in the NBA.
LeBron James was one of the best for the Lakers in their awesome 129-133 win in Milwaukee over the Bucks. In the meantime, he has – once again – made history.
“The King” finished the game with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists. During the game, he managed to add another honor to his rich career after surpassing Magic Johnson, and now he’s the sixth passer in NBA history with 10,144 assists. Assist #10,442 was given to Anthony Davis for a three-pointer by the Lakers’ other star.
For the record, here are the 10 best passers in NBA history:
1. John Stockton – 15,806 assists
2. Jason Kidd – 12,091 assists
3. Chris Paul* – 11,071 assists
4. Steve Nash – 10,335 assists
5. Mark Jackson – 10,334 assists
6. LeBron James* – 10,144 assists
7. Magic Johnson – 10,141 assists
8. Oscar Robertson – 9,887
9. Isaiah Thomas – 9,061 assists
10. Gary Payton – 8,866 assists
Source: sport 24
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