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Most assists through the first 3 seasons of an NBA career since 1975-76, among active players

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Tim Hardaway’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Darius Acuff Jr., would need 1,105 a game over his next 2 seasons.

Most assists through the first 3 seasons of an NBA career since 1975-76, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Tim Hardaway1989 – 19922,289
Isaiah Collier2024 – 20272026-27 still being played915
Stephon Castle2024 – 20272026-27 still being played891
Jamal Shead2024 – 20272026-27 still being played830
Bub Carrington2024 – 20272026-27 still being played769
Cam Spencer2024 – 20272026-27 still being played484
Kyshawn George2024 – 20272026-27 still being played438
Cooper Flagg2025 – 20272 of 3 seasons385
Reed Sheppard2024 – 20272026-27 still being played374
VJ Edgecombe2025 – 20272 of 3 seasons349

Method

  • The data has assists for every game since 1975-76, so 1,260 careers from before then aren't here.
  • 237 careers aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
  • An active player whose first 3 seasons ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.