Most Assists in a Single NBA Season

The record for most assists in a single NBA season is 1,164, set by John Stockton of the Utah Jazz in 1990-91. Stockton also holds the record for most assists per game in a season, and he also led the league in assists per game that season with 14.54. He is the all-time leader in assists in NBA history, with 15,806.

Stockton was a master of the pick-and-roll, and he was always looking to find his teammates for open shots. He was also a very good passer, and he had the ability to make difficult passes look easy.

Stockton’s assist record is unlikely to be broken anytime soon. He played in an era where the pace of the game was slower, and there were fewer three-pointers being shot. However, even if the game changes, Stockton’s passing ability and court vision would still make him a valuable player.

Other Top Assist Leaders

Isiah Thomas is a Hall of Fame point guard who played for the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks. He is the NBA’s all-time leader in assists per game (19.27). Thomas won two NBA championships and was named Finals MVP in 1989.

Isiah Thomas

Magic Johnson is a Hall of Fame point guard who played for the Los Angeles Lakers. He is a five-time NBA champion, a three-time Finals MVP, and a 12-time All-Star. Johnson was also a two-time Olympic gold medalist.

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Magic Johnson

Kevin Johnson is a Hall of Fame point guard who played for the Phoenix Suns. He was a two-time All-Star and was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player in 1989. Johnson was also a member of the Dream Team that won the gold medal at the 1992 Olympics.

Kevin Johnson

Mark Jackson is a former NBA point guard who is now a television analyst. He played for the Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, and Toronto Raptors. Jackson was a two-time All-Star and was named the NBA’s Most Improved Player in 1997.

Mark Jackson

Chris Paul is a current NBA point guard for the Phoenix Suns. He is a nine-time All-Star and has been named to the All-NBA First Team five times. Paul is considered one of the best point guards in NBA history.

Chris Paul

These are just a few of the great players who have led the NBA in assists in a single season. They are all talented passers who have helped their teams win games.

Here is a list of the top 20 NBA single-season leaders for assists:

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