Sporting News · Dec 11, 2016
LeBron James reaches yet another NBA milestone
Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James (Getty Images)One day after passing Elvin Hayes for ninth on the all-time scoring list, LeBron James reached another milestone Saturday against the Hornets. James became the first player in NBA history to record 27,000 career points and 7,000 career assists after a monster first half.
A look at history. Here's LeBron's 7,000 career assist. #DefendtheLand pic.twitter.com/ZPHoGeGZEv
— NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2016 The Cavaliers have been getting great production from all three members of their "Big Three" this season, but James remains the leader on Cleveland's championship-defending squad.
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