MILESTONE ALERT: Chris Paul has surpassed Jason Kidd for second place on the NBA’s all-time assists list.
During last night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Paul recorded his 12,092nd career assist, moving him ahead of Kidd. This achievement places Paul just behind the legendary John Stockton, who holds the record with 15,806 assists.
Paul, playing in his 20th NBA season, now with the San Antonio Spurs, has long been known for his exceptional playmaking abilities. His career average of 9.34 assists per game ranks fifth in NBA history, and he is the only player to have reached both 20,000 points and 10,000 assists, aside from LeBron James.
The milestone assist came on an inbounds pass to Victor Wembanyama, who knocked down a three-pointer, solidifying Paul’s place in NBA history. The moment was celebrated by fans and players alike, with the NBA acknowledging the achievement on social media:
“CP3 to Wemby. Assist No. 12,092. Chris Paul is now 2nd all-time in dimes!”
CP3 to Wemby.
Assist No. 12,092.
Chris Paul is now 2nd all-time in dimes! pic.twitter.com/h6yZt2cDZR
— NBA (@NBA) December 9, 2024
While Paul’s scoring has declined in the later stages of his career, his passing game remains sharp. He continues to be a key playmaker for the Spurs, guiding a young team and contributing to their development.
As Paul continues his journey, fans and analysts alike will be watching to see if he can add to his impressive assist total and further solidify his legacy as one of the greatest passers in NBA history.
