Chris Paul, now 18th, continues to move up on the all-time assists leaderboard

Chris Paul

Chris Paul/Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Clippers, NBA.com

 

Point guard Chris Paul continues to move up on the all-time assists leaderboard. His 14 assists in Monday’s victory at Minnesota moved him past Kevin Johnson into 18th-place on the all-time assists leaderboard. Paul had 6,724 heading into action Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Wednesday night. Next up at No. 17 is Muggsy Bogues, who had 6,726. Among the big-name players Paul has passed this season are Jerry West (6,238)  and John Havlicek (6,114).