Pass The Rock: The 5 Players With The Most Assists in NBA History

• Years Active: 1984-2003
• Teams Played For: Utah Jazz

When talking about the NBA's greatest passer's, it's impossible to not have Utah Jazz legend John Stockton in the conversation. Not only was Stockton a demon at passing the ball, he was one of the leagues best on-ball defenders while shooting the ball with cunning efficiency.

A large part to Stockton ranking first on this list is due to the long tenure he had with Karl Malone. Malone currently sits as the third highest scorer in NBA history, in-turn giving John Stockton a stockpile of assists.

• Years Active: 1994-2013
• Teams Played For: Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks

You may know him as the current head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, but there was once a day where Jason Kidd was dominating the NBA court every night. Kidd played in an era of the NBA that truly put a spotlight on the individual, but he continued to be a pass first point guard.

Kidd started his career with the Dallas Mavericks but after a locker room full of young budding guards began to clash, the Mavericks decided to move on and trade him to Phoenix. Kidd would get his first taste of greatness with the Nets, helping lead them to the finals before falling to the Los Angels Lakers. Kidd did eventually win a championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011.

• Years Active: 2005- Present
• Teams Played For: New Orleans Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns

In an era of fast-passed gameplay and teams routinely working the ball around the perimeter or giving it to the best iso-scorer, Chris Paul has somehow distanced himself into the top five assist leaders all-time. Paul has been an ironman, still contributing to a championship contending team even at the age of 37.

Paul started his career with the New Orleans Hornets where he helped put the franchise on the map. After a stint with the Clippers and Rockets it looked as though Paul's career was coming to an end with a trade to the Thunder. Instead, Paul showed he's still one of the most impactful players in the NBA and is now helping the Sun's on their conquest for an NBA title.

• Years Active: 2003- Present
• Teams Played For: Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers

Is there really any thing I can say about LeBron James that hasn't already been said? Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record looked to be unbeatable, that was until LeBron James claimed the top spot amidst the 2023 NBA season. What's even crazier is that LeBron also ranks top five in assists.

James has solidified himself as one of the NBA's greatest and firmly placed himself into the GOAT conversation. He may be the leading scorer in basketball history, but James passing IQ is truly the best aspect of his game. Being able to score at will while making your teammates better at the same time puts James in a league of his own.

• Years Active: 1996-2014
• Teams Played For: Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers

After a turbulent and short tenure as the coach of the Net's Steve Nash remains without a job, but there was once a day where every NBA team would give anything for Steve Nash. Nash won back-to-back MVP's and engineered the most efficient offense in the NBA behind his incredible passing skills.

Although he never won a championship, Steve Nash will always be remembered for being a fierce competitor and a top-tier teammate. Thing's may not have worked out in Brooklyn, but I believe Nash still has the ability to be a great head coach because of his insane basketball IQ.