Chris Paul moved to No. 3 on the all-time assist list, surpassing Mark Jackson and Steve Nash in one night.
In just the first three weeks of the 2021-22 NBA season, Chris Paul has already achieved multiple milestones. To start, he was named one of the greatest 75 players in NBA history. Days later, the 11-time All-Star became the only NBA player to reach 20,000 points and 10,000 assists which he did in the Suns’ 115-105 victory against the Lakers.
And Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, Paul notched his 8th assist in the second quarter to surpass Steve Nash for third place on the NBA’s all-time assist list.
Congrats to @CP3 of the @Suns for moving up two spots into 3rd on the all-time ASSISTS list! #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/AnoAg7yYIo
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2021
With 1:34 remaining in the second quarter, Paul delivered a pass to Jae Crowder, whose 3-pointer gave Paul his 10,336th career-assist. The superstar point guard now trails only John Stockton (15,806) and Jason Kidd (12,091) on the all-time assists list.
Chris Paul's assist on a Jae Crowder's 3-pointer moves him to 3rd on all-time list.
The 36-year-old finished the night with 18 assists along with 14 points as the Suns rallied for a 112-100 victory over the Pelicans on Tuesday night. Paul now tallies 10,346 career assists.
“It’s pretty cool to watch greatness,” said Suns coach Monty Williams.
Chris Paul tonight:
14 points (5-5 in 4Q)
7 boards
18 DIMES
20 point @Suns comeback……On a night where @CP3 moved up from 5th to 3rd all-time in assists! pic.twitter.com/n82VmoberH
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2021
The 16-year veteran point guard handed out 10 of his 18 assists in the second half and scored 12 of his 14 points in the fourth quarter to help the Suns steamroll the Pelicans down the stretch.
“It means a lot,” Paul said. “I’m grateful and I thank God for this opportunity. Not just to be on this team or still in the league, but just to be playing. I don’t take that for granted.”
Chris Paul reflects on achieving historic milestone in the Suns' 112-100 victory over the Pelicans.
Paul also climbed into the 45th place for all-time points with 20,056, passing former Suns star Tom Chambers.
“I’m just inspired by it honestly,” Suns guard Devin Booker said. “Been a fan for a really long time. It’s really fun to see, it’s really fun to be a part of it. A long time from now, I’ll be able to say I got to play with Chris Paul.”
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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