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Joseph McBride

LeBron James reveals admiration for Magic Johnson as LA Lakers star breaks assist record

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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has moved ahead of Magic Johnson in the all-time NBA assist charts, after a stunning performance against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.

Eleven assists on the night for James saw him move to sixth in the all-time assist standings, jumping above the legendary Johnson. James got the pivotal assist in the fourth quarter as he found Anthony Davis for a three pointer, and then went on to provide two more assists as the Lakers won 133-129.

James now has a stunning 10,143 assists in the NBA, moving clear of Johnson's total of 10,141. But when speaking about the achievement, James couldn't help but comment on his admiration for the former Lakers star.

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