LeBron passes Kidd on NBA's all-time playoff assists list
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LeBron James' scoring throughout the postseason has put him in the company of some of the greatest playoff performers of all time. During Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals, though, it was his passing which got some much-deserved attention instead.
With his third dime of the night against the Toronto Raptors, the four-time league MVP moved past current Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd for third on the NBA's all-time playoff assists list.
| Rank | Player | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magic Johnson | 2346 |
| 2 | John Stockton | 1839 |
| 3 | LeBron James | 1266 |
| 4 | Jason Kidd | 1263 |
| 5 | Tony Parker | 1112 |
| 6 | Larry Bird | 1062 |
| 7 | Steve Nash | 1061 |
| 8 | Scottie Pippen | 1048 |
| 9 | Kobe Bryant | 1040 |
| 10 | Michael Jordan | 1022 |
(courtesy: Basketball-Reference.com)
James finished with a line of 24 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals as Cleveland fell 99-84 at the Air Canada Centre.
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