# The all-time assists leaders in NBA history

John Stockton and his 15,806 assists remain out of reach; behind him come Chris Paul, Jason Kidd and LeBron James. Tony Parker also makes this ranking of the NBA's greatest passers. Who is the best point guard of all time?

- 23 votes · 22 items
- Aug 23, 2026 · cycliste_lent
- https://even.best/en/l/3320/the-all-time-assists-leaders-in-nba-history

## Top 22

1. **John Stockton** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — 15,806 assists, his whole career with the Utah Jazz: the untouchable record.
2. **Chris Paul** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — More than 12,500 assists, second in history.
3. **Andre Miller** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — 8,524 assists.
4. **Terry Porter** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — 7,160 assists.
5. **Jason Kidd** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — 12,091 assists.
6. **LeBron James** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — More than 12,000 assists, the only forward this high.
7. **Russell Westbrook** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — The king of triple-doubles.
8. **Steve Nash** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — 10,335 assists, two-time MVP.
9. **Mark Jackson** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — 10,334 assists, one behind Nash.
10. **Magic Johnson** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — 10,141 assists, the Lakers' Showtime.
11. **Oscar Robertson** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — 9,887 assists, the "Big O".
12. **Isiah Thomas** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — 9,061 assists with the Pistons.
13. **Gary Payton** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — 8,966 assists, "The Glove".
14. **James Harden** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Playmaker and scorer, still playing.
15. **Rod Strickland** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — 7,987 assists.
16. **Maurice Cheeks** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — 7,392 assists.
17. **Lenny Wilkens** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — 7,211 assists, then a legendary coach.
18. **Tim Hardaway** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — 7,095 assists and the famous "killer crossover".
19. **Tony Parker** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — 7,036 assists, the Spurs' Frenchman.
20. **Rajon Rondo** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — 7,584 assists, a champion with Boston and the Lakers.
21. **Kyle Lowry** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — A champion with Toronto in 2019.
22. **Bob Cousy** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — 6,955 assists, the Celtics' magician.

How is this ranking ordered? By people's votes: each ▲ adds a point and each ▼ takes one away. Anyone can vote and add what is missing.