Magic on Top: A look at the 5 players with the most assists in NBA playoff history

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the most popular basketball league in the world and features the best players from across the globe, as evidenced by the legends and icons the league has produced.

When it comes to the NBA, brilliant performances in the playoffs are highly valued by teams, management, and fans alike. Notably, recording assists in the playoffs highlights a player’s vision, unselfishness, and ability to elevate their team when it matters most.

Here, we take a look at the top five players who have recorded the most assists in NBA playoff history:

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• Magic Johnson – 2,346 Assists
  The Los Angeles Lakers icon leads the NBA playoff assists list with 2,346. He led his team to five NBA championships and was the key driving force behind the Lakers’ “Showtime” era in the 1980s.

• LeBron James – 2,067 Assists
  Widely considered by many to be the greatest of all time, LeBron James has shown he is not only an elite scorer but also a masterful playmaker who dictates the pace of the game. The 40-year-old has won four NBA championships and continues to chase another title.

• John Stockton – 1,839 Assists
  The NBA’s all-time regular-season assists leader, John Stockton ranks third on the list with 1,839 playoff assists. The Hall of Famer spent his entire career with the Utah Jazz, leading them to the playoffs in all 19 of his seasons and to the NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998.

• Jason Kidd – 1,263 Assists
  Recognized as one of the best point guards of his era, Jason Kidd is fourth with 1,263 playoff assists. He led the Dallas Mavericks to the 2011 NBA championship and was known for his exceptional transition play and leadership.

• Chris Paul – 1,233 Assists
  Chris Paul, widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards in NBA history, rounds out the top five with 1,233 playoff assists. Although he has yet to win an NBA title, CP3 remains one of the most respected playmakers in the game.

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