LeBron James becomes the fourth-ever player to get 12,000 assists in NBA history

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Throughout his long career, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has always been one of the most well-rounded players in the league. His scoring has become a big part of his legacy, as he holds the record for most points in NBA history.

However, LeBron's legacy is not just related to his scoring. He is also a big-time playmaker, now further amplified by his place as the player with the fourth-most assists in NBA history alongside the league's greatest-ever playmakers.

LeBron James gets a new assist milestone

LeBron is one of the biggest candidates for the Greatest of All Time tag. He and Michael Jordan are often named the greatest players in history, but one of the best arguments for LeBron is the sheer number of statistical milestones.

He already has more points than any other player, but he is en route to being one of the league's best playmakers with his assist totals. Now, he is the fourth player to reach over 12,000 assists.

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At 6'9", LeBron is not the typical playmaking star. He has changed the game with his playmaking and ball-handling because it is clear that players with unique skills and high basketball IQ can be the primary decision-makers for any team.

He now has 12,000+ assists to his name, and he could get many more moving forward. Of course, Jason Kidd, Chris Paul, and John Stockton are all hard to chase, but it seems LeBron is ready for the challenge with his playmaking.

It will be interesting where he ends up, but it seems Stockton's record will continue to be an unachievable milestone. LeBron's numbers may never reach that pinnacle, but he has already proven to be an elite offensive player, no matter what.

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