San Antonio Spurs point guard Chris Paul achieved a significant milestone in his career against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. The 39-year-old veteran player moved to second on the NBA's all-time assists list, surpassing former star Jason Kidd.
Paul reached this milestone by collecting his 12,092nd assist on a 3-pointer from Victor Wembanyama with 7:06 remaining in the first half of the game. The league's career leader in assists is John Stockton, who holds the record with 15,806 assists over 19 seasons with the Utah Jazz.
After a slow start in the opening quarter, Paul quickly made up ground in the second quarter, recording three assists in the first five minutes to achieve this historic feat. Reflecting on his accomplishment, Paul expressed gratitude for the opportunity to continue playing at a high level.
Paul began his NBA career with the New Orleans Hornets, where he played for four seasons after being selected in the 2005 NBA Draft. He later had stints with the Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, and Golden State Warriors before joining the San Antonio Spurs this season.
Despite coming off the bench for the Warriors last season, Paul has transitioned into a starting role with the Spurs and is currently averaging 10.4 points, 8.5 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game.
This achievement underscores Paul's longevity and consistency as one of the premier playmakers in NBA history. His dedication to the game and ability to impact his team's success through his passing skills have solidified his legacy as one of the greatest point guards of his generation.
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