Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James joined John Stockton, Chris Paul and Jason Kidd as the only players in NBA history to amass 12,000 or more assists on Friday after finding center Deandre Ayton for a layup in the first quarter of their team's home game against the Phoenix Suns.

Los Angeles saw its playoff hopes vanish after a dramatic fourth-quarter meltdown.

Legendary point guard Chris Paul has retired from the NBA after an incredible career that will likely place him in the Hall of Fame in due time. As expected, Paul isn’t just going away from the game of basketball entirely.