San Antonio Spurs veteran Chris Paul joined elite company after notching 12,000 career assists earlier this season, but now the veteran sits alone behind John Stockton on the NBA's all-time assist leaderboard.
Paul passed current Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd on the list Sunday evening after finding Victor Wembanyama for a wing 3-pointer to give him assist No. 3 of the night, bringing him to 12,092 on his career — still 3,714 behind Utah Jazz star John Stockton.
"I remember being a rookie, looking up in Utah seeing John Stockton 'all-time steals and assists leader,'" the 39-year-old said. "It's kind of crazy."Dec 6, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul passes the ball while defended by Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox during the first half at Frost Bank Center.
Visiting coach Willie Green, who got a front-row seat to the history made Sunday, was no exception, speaking highly of Paul's court vision prior to his New Orleans Pelicans facing the Spurs. As for the coach in-house — be it Gregg Popovich, who long-praised Paul's abilities, or Mitch Johnson, the effect Paul has on the court and in the locker room is clear.
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