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Most assists through the first 1,000 games of an NBA career since 1975-76, among active players

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John Stockton’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Trae Young, would need 13.4 a game over his next 491 games.

Most assists through the first 1,000 games of an NBA career since 1975-76, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
John Stockton1984 – 199711,528
Nikola Jokić2015 – 2027819 of 1,000 games6,162
Damian Lillard2012 – 2027910 of 1,000 games6,112
Draymond Green2012 – 2027958 of 1,000 games5,392
Trae Young2018 – 2027509 of 1,000 games4,964
Giannis Antetokounmpo2013 – 2027906 of 1,000 games4,541
Dennis Schröder2013 – 2027921 of 1,000 games4,481
Kyrie Irving2011 – 2027788 of 1,000 games4,404
Luka Dončić2018 – 2027524 of 1,000 games4,309
Jimmy Butler III2011 – 2026907 of 1,000 games3,957

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 whose first 1,000 games ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.