John Stockton led the NBA in Assists from 1980–1990 with 1291.
That is 33 more assists than second-place Magic Johnson.
| Rk | Player | Season | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Stockton | 1987-88 | 1291 |
| 2 | Magic Johnson | 1984-85 | 1258 |
| 3 | Isiah Thomas | 1984-85 | 1224 |
| 4 | John Stockton | 1989-90 | 1209 |
| 5 | Magic Johnson | 1986-87 | 1196 |
| 6 | Magic Johnson | 1987-88 | 1161 |
| 7 | John Stockton | 1988-89 | 1159 |
| 8 | Magic Johnson | 1983-84 | 1159 |
| 9 | Magic Johnson | 1988-89 | 1153 |
| 10 | Kevin Johnson | 1988-89 | 1138 |
| 11 | Magic Johnson | 1985-86 | 1118 |
| 12 | Magic Johnson | 1989-90 | 1022 |
| 13 | Magic Johnson | 1982-83 | 1021 |
| 14 | Kevin Johnson | 1989-90 | 1016 |
| 15 | Isiah Thomas | 1983-84 | 969 |