NBA Assist Men

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1. John Stockton amassed an incredible 15,806 career assists during his distinguished NBA career, becoming the all-time NBA assists leader on a pass to Karl Malone during the 1994-95 season. Which other major career statistic did he retire with as the all-time NBA leader? Blocked shots Steals Field goal percentage Free throws made

2. When people think of career assists in the NBA, they think of Magic Johnson. However, Magic Johnson was not only surpassed by John Stockton in career assists. Which of these other NBA players ended their career with more 'As' than the immortal Magic? Mark Jackson Isiah Thomas Oscar Robertson Rod Strickland

3. Speaking of Magic Johnson, let us not leave him out of this quiz. John Stockton may have the career regular season assists record, but Magic Johnson holds a number of career assists distinctions as well. Which assists record did Magic not break during his career? Most assists in a single NBA season Most career assists in all-star games Most career playoff assists Most assists per game, career (min. 400 games)

4. He was nicknamed 'The Big O', but not because he couldn't manage to amass statistics. Which former Cincinnati Royal and Milwaukee Buck finished his career with 9,887 assists? Wilt Chamberlain Oscar Robertson Jack Sikma Rick Barry

5. Which of these NBA great assist leaders ended his career as the all-time leader in assists for the Detroit Pistons? Maurice Cheeks Isiah Thomas Len Wilkens Guy Rodgers

6. No list of all-time great passers in NBA history would be complete without Gary Payton's name on the list. For which team did Payton play most of his career? Boston Celtics Seattle Sonics Milwaukee Bucks Los Angeles Lakers

7. This journeyman player may be an unexpected name among the leaders in career NBA assists, but he deserves to be there. Playing for the Knicks, Spurs, Trailblazers, Wizards, Heat, Timberwolves, Magic, Raptors and Rockets, which assist king is being referred to here? Terry Porter Muggsy Bogues Rod Strickland Tim Hardaway

8. One of the great assist men of all time, Maurice Cheeks could really pass on the dime. For which team did Mo Cheeks do most of his passing? Philadelphia 76ers Denver Nuggets Milwaukee Bucks Chicago Bulls

9. Which great NBA passer spent long career stints with the Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns and New Jersey Nets, in that order? Mitch Richmond Tim Hardaway Jason Kidd Mark Jackson

10. Here is a player from the classic era of NBA basketball. Even with assists more difficult to come by, this former Boston Celtic guard really accumulated them in bundles. Who was this magical passer who managed 6,955 assists during his career? John Havlicek Bob Cousy Bill Russell Dave Cowens