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Most assists in an NBA rookie season since 1975-76, among active players

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Mark Jackson’s record is safe for now.

Most assists in an NBA rookie season since 1975-76, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Mark Jackson1987-88868
Darius Acuff Jr.2026-272026-27 still being played80
Cameron Boozer2026-272026-27 still being played55
Kingston Flemings2026-272026-27 still being played48
Yaxel Lendeborg2026-272026-27 still being played44
Darryn Peterson2026-272026-27 still being played43
Keaton Wagler2026-272026-27 still being played34
Mikel Brown Jr.2026-272026-27 still being played27
Brayden Burries2026-272026-27 still being played25
Braden Smith2026-272026-27 still being played19

Method

  • The data has assists for every game since 1975-76, so 1,260 careers from before then aren't here.
  • 164 careers aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
  • An active player whose first 1 season ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.