Phoenix Suns legendary point guard and future Hall of Famer Chris Paul added another milestone to his already impressive career, as Paul became the third player in NBA history to reach 11,000 assists.
The Suns used that, along with Devin Booker’s 35 points, to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 112-95 in Los Angeles on Sunday night.
It was a meaningful accomplishment that meant more given that Paul spent several seasons playing for the Clippers. Paul notched 11,000 assists when he connected with center Deander Ayton on an alley-oop.
Paul joined John Stockton and Jason Kidd as the only players in NBA history with that many assists, and the first player in the league with 20,000 points and 11,000 assists.
“There’s been a lot of firsts here at the Staples Center,” Paul said (h/t ESPN). “Well, Crypto arena.”
“I honestly didn’t have a clue until I checked out of the game,” Paul continued. “I’ve been fortunate to play for a while now with a lot of great shooters, great players in general. I’m privileged.”
“It’s amazing,” Suns coach Monty Williams said. “I look at him and I’m like, holy smokes, I get to coach Chris Paul.”
Paul finished with seven points, 11 assists and eight rebounds in the victory.
