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Creating scoring chances for teammates is definitely a huge asset for an NBA player. Some legends have managed to do that brilliantly throughout the league's rich history. In today's NBA, LeBron James is one of the best in creating easy buckets for his teammates, while other superstars have also excelled in that role.
Producing an assist certainly needs some aspects to be considered. The vision to find the right teammate in the right place is paramount, and executing the right pass makes a huge difference as well. And of course, the said teammate must be able to make the shot too. The easier the scoring chance created, the better the playmaker played his role.
Nevertheless, great NBA passers always find a way to record double-digit assist tallies. In today's game, it might be a little more difficult, as the three-pointer drives most offenses, which isn't a high-percentage shot.
On that note, here's a look at the five players who have recorded the most games of at least 15 assists in NBA history. Without further ado, let's get started.
#5 Isiah Thomas - 98
Isiah Thomas is often an underrated point guard in NBA history, but his place among the top 5 point guards of all time should not be in any doubt.
'Zeke' was simply one of the greatest at his position, as he could score and provide assists consistently. He led the 'Bad Boy' Detroit Pistons to consecutive titles, defeating Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson in the postseason along the way.
In terms of assists, Thomas recorded 9,061 in his career, which is ninth-most in NBA history. His career average of 9.3 assists per game is the fifth-best in league history, and the 98 games he had of at least 15 assists definitely helped in that regard.
#4 Oscar Robertson - 106
Oscar Robertson is another top 5 point guard of all time who should be recognized for his exploits back in the 1960s and 1970s. Robertson was a triple-double machine right from the start of his career and much before Russell Westbrook came along, 'The Big O' was the 'Triple-Double King' of the NBA.
The Hall-of-Famer was a great scorer and passer, which is why he is one of six players in NBA history to have both scoring and assists titles. Robertson led the league in assists six times throughout his career and seven times in assists per game (until the 1968-69 season, the assists title was determined by total assists).
Throughout his illustrious 14-year career, Robertson won an NBA championship, an MVP award, was an 11-time All-NBA player, and had 106 games with 15 assists or more. His career-high of assists in a single game is 22, and he recorded 9,887 assists in his career, the sixth-most by any player in NBA history.
#3 Steve Nash - 110
Steve Nash was one of the most dynamic point guards in the NBA during his career. When the Phoenix Suns gave him the keys to Mike D'Antoni's fast-paced offense, he became the NBA MVP in consecutive years.
Nash's playmaking was impressive during his prime, and he made a career out of creating easy scoring chances for his teammates. The two-time MVP and seven-time All-NBA had 110 games with at least 15 assists, the third-most in NBA history.
Nash is also one of six players in the 10,000-assist club, leading the NBA in assists per game on five occasions. His tally of 10,335 career assists ranks third in NBA history.
#2 Magic Johnson - 189
Magic Johnson is the greatest point guard in NBA history in the eyes of many, including some of his old rivals at the position. Johnson's court vision and playmaking were absolutely stunning during the 'Showtime' LA Lakers' run of five NBA titles in the 1980s.
Johnson's career was short-lived, but his resume is still as impressive as any player's in NBA history. He had 189 games in his career with at least 15 assists, and he led the NBA in assists per game four times during his career.
Magic Johnson is sixth in total assists in NBA history, with 10,141 in 906 regular-season games. His assists-per-game average of 11.2 is the highest in NBA history, though. Johnson won three regular-season MVP and as many Finals MVP awards, largely due to his stunning playmaking.
Also Read: Who is Magic Johnson's wife, Cookie Johnson?
#1 John Stockton - 293 games
John Stockton is, almost, the Wilt Chamberlain of assists in the NBA. He is the all-time leader in career assists, with a seemingly untouchable tally of 15,806, with only one other player in league history reaching 12,000 (Jason Kidd).
Stockton is also the all-time leader in terms of seasons, leading the league in assists, with nine consecutive from 1988 to 1996. He also holds the record for most assists in a single season, with 1,164 in the 1990-91 season. Stockton has the highest assists-per-game average in a single year, with 14.5 in the 1989-90 campaign as well.
With 10.5 assists per game in his career, Stockton ranks second to Magic Johnson in that category. But his average came during 19 seasons, which is definitely tough to achieve.
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