What happened: LeBron James recorded his 12,091st career assist on Sunday to tie Jason Kidd for third place on the NBA's all-time assists list. The milestone brings James level with Kidd after entering Sunday's action one helper away from matching the mark.
Why it matters: The achievement cements James' legacy as one of the most prolific playmakers in league history during his 24th season. The milestone follows another historic benchmark earlier this month, when he reached 16,000 career field goals.
By the numbers: James has recorded 15.1 points per game and 7.2 rebounds per game and 6.5 assists per game in 2026-27 through 10 games.
What to watch: James needs one more assist to take sole possession of third place on the league's all-time leaderboard.