Fastest to 5,000 assists by an NBA forward since 1975-76
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LeBron James leads with 5,000 assists in 726 games, at 28, first of 6 forwards since 1975-76. Giannis Antetokounmpo is ahead of Kevin Durant's pace, with 4,530 assists in 903 games, 470 short of 5,000.
5,008game 1907
- LeBron James
- Larry Bird
- Draymond Green
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| LeBron James2003 – 2013 | 726 | |
| Larry Bird1979 – 1991 | 799 | |
| Draymond Green2012 – 2026 | 890 | |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo2013 – 20274,530 of 5,000 assists | 903 | |
| Domantas Sabonis2016 – 20273,289 of 5,000 assists | 673 | |
| Jimmy Butler III2011 – 20263,957 of 5,000 assists | 907 | |
| Blake Griffin2010 – 20233,055 of 5,000 assists, inactive after 765 games | 765 | |
| Kevin Durant2007 – 2026 | 1,147 | |
| Kevin Garnett1995 – 2012 | 1,236 | |
| Julius Randle2014 – 20273,146 of 5,000 assists | 797 | |
| Khris Middleton2012 – 20273,244 of 5,000 assists | 844 | |
| Paul George2010 – 20273,537 of 5,000 assists | 952 | |
| Pascal Siakam2016 – 20272,527 of 5,000 assists | 699 | |
| Antoine Walker1996 – 20083,170 of 5,000 assists, inactive after 893 games | 893 | |
| Anthony Mason1989 – 20032,963 of 5,000 assists, inactive after 882 games | 882 | |
| Karl Malone1985 – 2003 | 1,419 |
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.