Fastest to 5,000 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, Paolo Banchero, would need 8.2 a game over his next 453 games.
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- Deni Avdija
- LeBron James
- Paolo Banchero
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| LeBron James2003 – 2013 | 726 | |
| Deni Avdija2020 – 2027At an avg of 6.6 per game, will cross 5,000 assists at 964 games | 435 | |
| Paolo Banchero2022 – 2027At an avg of 5.2 per game, will cross 5,000 assists at 977 games | 272 | |
| Domantas Sabonis2016 – 2027At an avg of 5.5 per game, will cross 5,000 assists at 982 games | 675 | |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo2013 – 2027At an avg of 6.0 per game, will cross 5,000 assists at 984 games | 906 | |
| Jimmy Butler III2011 – 2026At an avg of 5.2 per game, will cross 5,000 assists at 1,107 games | 907 | |
| Julius Randle2014 – 2027At an avg of 5.0 per game, will cross 5,000 assists at 1,171 games | 799 | |
| Franz Wagner2021 – 2027At an avg of 4.3 per game, will cross 5,000 assists at 1,200 games | 335 | |
| Brandon Ingram2016 – 2026At an avg of 3.8 per game, will cross 5,000 assists at 1,259 games | 572 | |
| Paul George2010 – 2027At an avg of 3.9 per game, will cross 5,000 assists at 1,332 games | 955 |
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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 5,000 assists before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.