- John Stockton has an NBA-record 15,806 assists.
- Jason Kidd finished second in MVP voting in 2002.
- Chris Paul was the MVP runner-up in 2008.
The NBA has seen many great playmakers helping their teams boast short championship odds at a sportsbook.
Let’s take a look at the NBA’s all-time assists leaders as of Nov. 1, 2024.
NBA All-Time Assists Leaders
| Rank | Player | Assists |
| 1 | John Stockton | 15,806 |
| 2 | Jason Kidd | 12,091 |
| 3 | Chris Paul | 11,923 |
| 4 | LeBron James | 11,042 |
| 5 | Steve Nash | 10,335 |
| 6 | Mark Jackson | 10,334 |
| 7 | Magic Johnson | 10,141 |
| 8 | Oscar Robertson | 9,887 |
| 9 | Russell Westbrook | 9,483 |
| 10 | Isiah Thomas | 9,061 |
| 11 | Gary Payton | 8,966 |
| 12 | Andre Miller | 8,524 |
| 13 | Rod Strickland | 7,987 |
| 14 | James Harden | 7,687 |
| 15 | Rajon Rondo | 7,584 |
| 16 | Maurice Cheeks | 7,392 |
| 17 | Lenny Wilkens | 7,211 |
| 18 | Terry Porter | 7,160 |
| 19 | Tim Hardaway | 7,095 |
| 20 | Tony Parker | 7,036 |
| 21 | Kyle Lowry | 7,015 |
| 22 | Bob Cousy | 6,955 |
| 23 | Guy Rogers | 6,917 |
| 24 | Deron Williams | 6,819 |
| 25 | Muggsy Bogues | 6,726 |
Who Has the Most Assists in NBA History?
John Stockton has the most assists in NBA history, with 15,806.
The nine-time assist champ was undoubtedly a great facilitator, but his incredible longevity and ability to stay healthy helped him rack up this many assists.
The 10-time All-Star missed just 22 games due to injury throughout his 19-year career, with 18 coming during the 1997-98 season with an injured MCL.
The Gonzaga product has the record for the most total assists in a season, handing out 1,164 during the 1990-91 season. Stockton also dished out a league-record 14.5 assists per game during the 1989-90 season and is the only player to dish out 25 dimes in multiple games.
Stockton was part of some high-powered Utah Jazz teams during the 1990s. He helped them reach the NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998 before losing to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in back-to-back years.
Jason Kidd recorded 12,091 assists during his 19-year stay in the league.
The 10-time All-Star’s playmaking skills helped transform bottom-barrel teams into teams with favourable nightly NBA betting lines.
He helped the New Jersey Nets, a 26-win team the year before his arrival, double their win total while leading them to the 2002 Finals. The Nets were unceremoniously swept by the Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal-led Lakers.
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