Arash Markazi: Gary Payton explains why LeBron won't top Kareem, and why Clippers have edge over Lakers
LOS ANGELES - LeBron James recently passed Gary Payton and Isiah Thomas to move up to eighth among the NBA's all-time assist leaders. He is now within striking distance of Magic Johnson, Oscar Robertson and Chris Paul.
Payton isn't surprised that the Los Angeles Lakers' James, billed as a forward most of his career, has compiled enough assists to put him in the same company as some of the greatest point guards in NBA history.
