Washington, Nov 24 (IANS) LeBron James has joined fellow Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson as the only players in National Basketball Association’s (NBA) history to rank in the elite top 25 list in points and assists.
With his fifth assist on Monday against Orlando for Cleveland Cavaliers, James made into the elite company Robertson, who finished with 26,710 points and 9,887 assists.
James entered the game 21 points behind Reggie Miller (25,279) for 18th on the career scoring list. Robertson is 11th, reports Xinhua.
James reached the milestone in the second quarter. The Cavaliers’ star drove the lane, jumped and made a quick pass into the corner to Kevin Love, who knocked down a 3-pointer.