Overview
- James recorded his 13,793rd assist in the Lakers’ 120–114 comeback win over the Grizzlies, moving into second place on the combined list.
- He posted 26 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds in 37 minutes as Los Angeles erased a 16-point deficit.
- Only John Stockton remains ahead with 17,645 assists when combining regular-season and postseason numbers.
- Now in his 23rd season, James continues to drive the Lakers’ offense with a playmaking-first role that has sustained his assist production.
- Some fans questioned counting combined totals for career rankings, a methodology used in the reported milestone.