Most assists through the first 5 seasons of an NBA career since 1975-76, among active players
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Include:
Isiah Thomas’ record is safe for now. The closest active player, Stephon Castle, would need 1,589 a game over his next 2 seasons.
| # | Player and seasons | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Isiah Thomas1981 – 1986 | 4,067 | |
| Andrew Nembhard2022 – 20272026-27 still being played | 1,452 | |
| Paolo Banchero2022 – 20272026-27 still being played | 1,307 | |
| Dyson Daniels2022 – 20272026-27 still being played | 1,148 | |
| Jalen Williams2022 – 20272026-27 still being played | 1,115 | |
| Keyonte George2023 – 20274 of 5 seasons | 1,105 | |
| Isaiah Collier2024 – 20273 of 5 seasons | 915 | |
| Stephon Castle2024 – 20273 of 5 seasons | 891 | |
| Amen Thompson2023 – 20274 of 5 seasons | 881 | |
| Jaden Ivey2022 – 20264 of 5 seasons | 870 |
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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.
- 257 careers aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
- An active player whose first 5 seasons ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.