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Most assists through the first 250 starts of an NBA career since 1975-76, among active players

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Chris Paul’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Isaiah Collier, would need 10.3 a game over his next 185 starts.

Most assists through the first 250 starts of an NBA career since 1975-76, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Chris Paul2005 – 20092,428
Tyus Jones2017 – 2026230 of 250 starts1,531
Andrew Nembhard2022 – 2027241 of 250 starts1,335
Austin Reaves2021 – 2027227 of 250 starts1,184
Kevin Porter Jr.2019 – 2026186 of 250 starts1,158
Tyler Herro2019 – 20271,149
Tre Jones2020 – 2026175 of 250 starts1,141
Jalen Williams2022 – 2027238 of 250 starts1,081
Anfernee Simons2018 – 2026218 of 250 starts1,048
Immanuel Quickley2020 – 2027176 of 250 starts1,041

Method

  • The data has assists for every game since 1975-76, so 1,260 careers from before then aren't here.
  • Starters are only recorded since 1993-94, so 1,185 careers that began earlier aren't here.
  • 54 more aren't here because a game in their window has no starter recorded.
  • An active player whose first 250 starts ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.