Los Angeles Lakers’ Steve Nash records 10,000th career assist

January 4, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash (10) during a stoppage in play against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Already one of the great point guards in NBA history, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Steve Nash cemented his legacy Tuesday night as he recorded his 10,000^th career assist.

With his last dime to Jamison for the layup, the @lakers‘ @stevenash joined the exclusive 10,000 assists club! #Nash10K

— NBA (@NBA) January 9, 2013

Nash joined John Stockton, Mark Jackson, Magic Johnson, and Jason Kidd as one of only five players to achieve such an accomplishment.

Congratulations to Nash on his impressive achievement.