Fastest to 2,500 assists by an NBA forward since 1975-76, among active players
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LeBron James’ record is safe for now. The closest active forward, Jalen Johnson, would need 12.4 a game over his next 113 games.
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- Jalen Johnson
- LeBron James
- Paolo Banchero
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| LeBron James2003 – 2008 | 379 | |
| Jalen Johnson2021 – 2027At an avg of 7.7 per game, will cross 2,500 assists at 447 games | 265 | |
| Paolo Banchero2022 – 2027At an avg of 5.2 per game, will cross 2,500 assists at 500 games | 272 | |
| Deni Avdija2020 – 2027At an avg of 6.6 per game, will cross 2,500 assists at 585 games | 435 | |
| Brandon Ingram2016 – 2026At an avg of 3.8 per game, will cross 2,500 assists at 595 games | 572 | |
| Franz Wagner2021 – 2027At an avg of 4.3 per game, will cross 2,500 assists at 621 games | 335 | |
| Zion Williamson2019 – 2027At an avg of 3.5 per game, will cross 2,500 assists at 671 games | 286 | |
| Pascal Siakam2016 – 2027 | 693 | |
| Victor Wembanyama2023 – 2027At an avg of 3.1 per game, will cross 2,500 assists at 780 games | 192 | |
| Kawhi Leonard2011 – 2027At an avg of 3.5 per game, will cross 2,500 assists at 808 games | 800 |
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Method
- The data has assists for every game since 1975-76, so 534 forwards from before then aren't here.
- 112 forwards aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
- An active player who got to 2,500 assists before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.