NBA Playoff, All-time Assist Leaders
A journey into the world of the best NBA Playoff assistmen. Who holds the record in a single match? And what is the all-time ranking?
Who owns the record for best assistman in the NBA Playoff history? Who made the most assists in a single Playoff game? And who is the best active player in this class?
Here are the answers to all your questions and the NBA Playoff best assistmen all-time ranking.
NBA Playoff Assist Record
The record belongs to Magic Johnson with 2346 assists in 190 Playoff games, all of them with the Lakers, placing himself in the highest step of the podium (12.3 assists per game).
The active player leading the ranking is LeBron James with 1871 assists. In 2020 Nba Finals against Miami Heat, he passed John Stockton, best assistman ever in NBA history.
All-time Playoff Assists Leaders
| # | Player | Assist | Games | AVG |
| 1 | Magic Johnson | 2346 | 190 | 12.3 |
| 2 | LeBron James | 1871 | 260 | 7.2 |
| 3 | John Stockton | 1839 | 182 | 10.1 |
| 4 | Jason Kidd | 1263 | 158 | 8.0 |
| 5 | Tony Parker | 1143 | 226 | 5.1 |
| 6 | Rajon Rondo | 1086 | 121 | 9.0 |
| 7 | Larry Bird | 1062 | 164 | 6.5 |
| 8 | Steve Nash | 1061 | 120 | 8.8 |
| 9 | Scottie Pippen | 1048 | 208 | 5.0 |
| 10 | Kobe Bryant | 1040 | 220 | 4.7 |
| 11 | Michael Jordan | 1022 | 179 | 5.7 |
| 12 | Dennis Johnson | 1006 | 180 | 5.6 |
| 13 | Isiah Thomas | 987 | 111 | 8.9 |
| 14 | Jerry West | 970 | 153 | 6.3 |
| 15 | Bob Cousy | 937 | 109 | 8.6 |
| 16 | Kevin Johnson | 935 | 105 | 8.9 |
| 17 | Maurice Cheeks | 922 | 133 | 6.9 |
| 18 | Mark Jackson | 905 | 131 | 6.9 |
| 19 | Chris Paul | 902 | 109 | 8.3 |
| 20 | Clyde Drexler | 891 | 145 | 6.1 |
| 21 | Dwyane Wade | 870 | 177 | 4.9 |
| 22 | Chauncey Billups | 831 | 146 | 5.7 |
| 23 | Manu Ginobili | 827 | 218 | 3.8 |
| 24 | John Havlicek | 825 | 172 | 4.8 |
| 25 | Russell Westbrook | 815 | 106 | 7.7 |
Single Playoff Game Assists Record
This record belongs to two players, both with a single game high of 24: Magic Johnson, who set the record in 1984, and John Stockton, who did the same four years later. After nearly 40 years, the record is still unbeaten.
Among the active players, Rajon Rondo stands out with his 21 assists. He had them in 2018 with the New Orleans Pelicans and he ranks seventh of all-time.
NBA Playoff Single Game Assists All-time Ranking
| # | Player | Assist | Season | Team |
| 1 | Magic Johnson | 24 | 1984 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| John Stockton | 24 | 1988 | Utah Jazz | |
| 3 | Magic Johnson | 23 | 1985 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| John Stockton | 23 | 1996 | Utah Jazz | |
| Steve Nash | 23 | 2007 | Phoenix Suns | |
| 6 | Doc RIvers | 22 | 1988 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 7 | Magic Johnson | 21 | 1984 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Magic Johnson | 21 | 1991 | Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Magic Johnson | 21 | 1991 | Los Angeles Lakers | |
| John Stockton | 21 | 1992 | Utah Jazz | |
| Rajon Rondo | 21 | 2018 | New Orleans Pelicans | |
| 12 | Magic Johnson | 20 | 1986 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Magic Johnson | 20 | 1987 | Los Angeles Lakers | |
| John Stockton | 20 | 1988 | Utah Jazz | |
| Magic Johnson | 20 | 1988 | Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Magic Johnson | 20 | 1989 | Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Tim Hardaway | 20 | 1991 | Golden State Warriors | |
| Magic Johnson | 20 | 1991 | Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Rajon Rondo | 20 | 2011 | Boston Celtcis | |
| 20 | Magic Johnson | 19 | 1985 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Magic Johnson | 19 | 1985 | Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Magic Johnson | 19 | 1985 | Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Magic Johnson | 19 | 1986 | Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Magic Johnson | 19 | 1987 | Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Magic Johnson | 19 | 1988 | Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Magic Johnson | 19 | 1988 | Los Angeles Lakers | |
| John Stockton | 19 | 1990 | Utah Jazz | |
| Magic Johnson | 19 | 1991 | Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Kevin Johnson | 19 | 1992 | Phoenix Suns | |
| John Stockton | 19 | 1992 | Utah Jazz | |
| John Stockton | 19 | 1996 | Utah Jazz | |
| Jason Kidd | 19 | 2007 | New Jersey Nets | |
| Rajon Rondo | 19 | 2009 | Boston Celtics |