Most assists through the first 500 games of an NBA career since 1975-76, among active players
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Magic Johnson’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Cade Cunningham, would need 14.3 a game over his next 218 games. Trae Young finished his first 500 games this season 5th, with 4,893 assists.
game 1500
- Tyrese Haliburton
- Magic Johnson
- Trae Young
| # | Player and seasons | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Johnson1979 – 1987 | 5,351 | |
| Trae Young2018 – 2027 | 4,893 | |
| Tyrese Haliburton2020 – 2027337 of 500 games | 2,985 | |
| Darius Garland2019 – 2027437 of 500 games | 2,928 | |
| Ja Morant2019 – 2027331 of 500 games | 2,450 | |
| LaMelo Ball2020 – 2027314 of 500 games | 2,290 | |
| Josh Giddey2021 – 2027343 of 500 games | 2,273 | |
| Cade Cunningham2021 – 2027282 of 500 games | 2,240 | |
| Kris Dunn2016 – 2027499 of 500 games | 1,955 | |
| Tyrese Maxey2020 – 2027400 of 500 games | 1,928 |
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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.
- 263 careers aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
- An active player whose first 500 games ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.