Chris Paul handed Corridor of Fame level guard Jason Kidd for second place on the NBA’s all-time assists checklist Sunday evening, recording his 12,099th profession help in the course of the San Antonio Spurs’ 121-116 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Kidd, now head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, graciously acknowledged Paul’s accomplishment after Monday’s observe. “Well deserved, incredible. Future Hall of Fame,” Kidd told DallasHoopsJournal.com. “Had numerous nice teammates. Assists, you want a associate. Congratulations to him and what he’s completed, and he’s not achieved. I don’t know if he can catch (John) Stockton—I don’t assume anybody can catch Stockton. However for Chris to be second, that’s huge time.” -via Dallas Hoops Journal / December 10, 2024
