Fastest to 5,000 assists in NBA history since 1975-76, among active players
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Magic Johnson’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Cade Cunningham, would need 14.6 a game over his next 189 games.
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- Trae Young
- Magic Johnson
- Tyrese Haliburton
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Johnson1979 – 1986 | 472 | |
| Trae Young2018 – 2027At an avg of 10.4 per game, will cross 5,000 assists at 513 games | 509 | |
| Tyrese Haliburton2020 – 2027At an avg of 9.3 per game, will cross 5,000 assists at 555 games | 337 | |
| Cade Cunningham2021 – 2027At an avg of 9.4 per game, will cross 5,000 assists at 575 games | 282 | |
| Luka Dončić2018 – 2027At an avg of 8.1 per game, will cross 5,000 assists at 610 games | 524 | |
| Josh Giddey2021 – 2027At an avg of 9.1 per game, will cross 5,000 assists at 643 games | 343 | |
| Ja Morant2019 – 2027At an avg of 7.5 per game, will cross 5,000 assists at 673 games | 331 | |
| LaMelo Ball2020 – 2027At an avg of 7.0 per game, will cross 5,000 assists at 703 games | 314 | |
| Darius Garland2019 – 2027At an avg of 6.7 per game, will cross 5,000 assists at 746 games | 437 | |
| Andrew Nembhard2022 – 2027At an avg of 7.1 per game, will cross 5,000 assists at 776 games | 274 |
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Method
- The data has assists for every game since 1975-76, so 1,260 careers from before then aren't here.
- 267 careers 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.