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The all-time assists leaders in NBA history

The top 3 according to 23 votes from people: John Stockton · Chris Paul · Andre Miller. (Updated Aug 23, 2026.)

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?

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Top 22

  1. 1

    John Stockton

    15,806 assists, his whole career with the Utah Jazz: the untouchable record.

    ▲ 2 ▼ 0

    2
  2. 2

    Chris Paul

    More than 12,500 assists, second in history.

    ▲ 2 ▼ 0

    2
  3. 3

    Andre Miller

    8,524 assists.

    ▲ 2 ▼ 0

    2
  4. 4

    Terry Porter

    7,160 assists.

    ▲ 2 ▼ 0

    2
  5. 5

    Jason Kidd

    12,091 assists.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  6. 6

    LeBron James

    More than 12,000 assists, the only forward this high.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  7. 7

    Russell Westbrook

    The king of triple-doubles.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  8. 8

    Steve Nash

    10,335 assists, two-time MVP.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  9. 9

    Mark Jackson

    10,334 assists, one behind Nash.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  10. 10

    Magic Johnson

    10,141 assists, the Lakers' Showtime.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  11. 11

    Oscar Robertson

    9,887 assists, the "Big O".

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  12. 12

    Isiah Thomas

    9,061 assists with the Pistons.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  13. 13

    Gary Payton

    8,966 assists, "The Glove".

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  14. 14

    James Harden

    Playmaker and scorer, still playing.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  15. 15

    Rod Strickland

    7,987 assists.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  16. 16

    Maurice Cheeks

    7,392 assists.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  17. 17

    Lenny Wilkens

    7,211 assists, then a legendary coach.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  18. 18

    Tim Hardaway

    7,095 assists and the famous "killer crossover".

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  19. 19

    Tony Parker

    7,036 assists, the Spurs' Frenchman.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 0

    1
  20. 20

    Rajon Rondo

    7,584 assists, a champion with Boston and the Lakers.

    ▲ 0 ▼ 0

    0
  21. 21

    Kyle Lowry

    A champion with Toronto in 2019.

    ▲ 0 ▼ 0

    0
  22. 22

    Bob Cousy

    6,955 assists, the Celtics' magician.

    ▲ 0 ▼ 0

    0

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