As the years pile up,so conclude the significant mileposts for Chris Paul.
With a first quarter dish to Marreese Speights that produced a slam dunk, the Clippers point guard became the 10th player in NBA history to hand out 8000 career assists on Sunday, and Nba.com reports.
The 31-year-worn Paul became the third-fastest player to crack the 8000 assist,15000 points barrier, doing it in 806 games. Only Hall of Famers Magic Johnson and Oscar Robertson got there in fewer games.
Paul needed six assists to reach the 8000 imprint against Miami and got off to a quick start, and handing out a half dozen in the first quarter alone.
John Stockton is the all-time NBA assist leader with 15806. Just ahead of Paul now in ninth situation on the career list is Andre Miller with 8524.
Source: tert.am