LeBron James finishes season as NBA's assists leader for 1st time in his 17-year career

After nearly two decades in NBA, LeBron James finally finished a regular season as league's leader in assists. Though Los Angeles Lakers lost ir last seeding game 136-122 against Sacramento Kings, James finished with 10.2 assists per game for season. three-time NBA champion had never averd double-digit assists before this season. 

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LeBron James assists: Lakers star ends regular season as NBA assist leader

Prior to 2019-20 season, James' highest assist aver was 9.1 APG during his 2017-18 season with Cleveland Cavaliers. James' game has always focused on finding an open teammate and assisting, even more so during his time with Lakers. Lakers have somewhat built ir team around 35-year-old icon's talent with Anthony Davis, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Danny Green and Avery Bradley on ir roster. James reacted to news on Twitter, pointing to a challenge he took up for averaging double digits in assists this season. 

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NBA assist leader LeBron James record

This season, Lakers averd 25.3 assists per game, indicating that James' was responsible for 40% of team's assists. According to NBA stats, James has assisted on at least 75 field goals for different teammates this season. During his 17-year-long NBA career, James had previously led league in field goals (2004-05, 2007-08, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2017-18) two-point field goals (2011-12, 2012-13, 2015-16), free throws (2008-09), points (2017-18) and triple-doubles (2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11). Him completing regular season as NBA assist leader has once again cemented LeBron's claim as one of best NBA players of all time.  

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Lakers playoffs scenario 

James finished his game against Kings with 17 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists in 15 minutes on court. This season, James is averaging 25.2 points for Lakers. Lakers will enter playoffs as . 1 seed in Western Conference for first time since ir 2012-13 4-0 playoffs round one loss to San Antonio Spurs. Along with James, Davis and Kyle Kuzma are key players for team, since y are without Avery Bradley at NBA bubble. Depending on which team wins play-in tournament over weekend, Lakers will play Memphis Grizzlies or Portland Trail Blazers during round one. 

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