NBA Players with the Most Assists Recorded in Playoffs in Their 16th Season

Explore the NBA players who delivered the best stats ever in a 16th NBA season, ranked by playoff total assists. See how the all-time greats compare in this top-50 historical list.

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Which NBA player had the most total assists in the Playoffs in his 16th year?

Playing for the 2021 Phoenix Suns, Chris Paul recorded a total of 171 assists in 20 games — the highest playoff total ever by an NBA player in his 16th season.

Total Assists, 16th Season

171 ast
Chris Paul
(2021 Phoenix Suns)

Note: = NBA champion in this season.

Total Assists in a Player's 16th Season - Top 50

Playoffs

		Assists			Other stats
Rk	Player (Team)	Total	Per Game	Gms	Pts	Reb	Stl	Blk	3pm
1	Chris Paul (2021 Suns)	171	8.6	20	384	70	23	3	29
2	John Stockton (2000 Jazz)	103	10.3	10	112	30	13	2	7
3	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1985 Lakers)	76	4.0	19	416	154	23	36	0
4	James Harden (2025 Clippers)	64	9.1	7	131	38	9	7	16
5	Al Horford (2023 Celtics)	59	3.0	20	133	143	22	34	28
6	Kobe Bryant (2012 Lakers)	52	4.3	12	360	58	16	2	17
7	Jason Terry (2015 Rockets)	48	2.8	17	156	38	15	2	29
8	Kyle Lowry (2022 Heat)	47	4.7	10	78	36	12	7	13
9	Terry Porter (2001 Spurs)	44	3.4	13	108	24	11	0	13
10	Jason Kidd (2010 Mavericks)	42	7.0	6	48	41	14	1	9

		Assists			Other stats
Rk	Player (Team)	Total	Per Game	Gms	Pts	Reb	Stl	Blk	3pm
11	Stephen Curry (2025 Warriors)	41	5.1	8	181	42	8	6	32
12	Tim Duncan (2013 Spurs)	40	1.9	21	381	214	18	34	0
13	Lou Williams (2021 Hawks)	39	2.2	18	139	26	12	1	13
14	Gary Payton (2006 Heat)	36	1.6	23	133	40	23	3	17
15	Mike Conley (2023 Timberwolves)	32	6.4	5	60	13	3	0	10
	Jrue Holiday (2025 Celtics)	32	4.0	8	76	33	7	1	9
17	Pau Gasol (2017 Spurs)	31	1.9	16	123	114	7	15	6
	Andre Iguodala (2020 Heat)	31	1.5	21	79	54	17	13	14
19	Joe Johnson (2017 Jazz)	27	2.5	11	142	43	6	1	15
20	Derek Fisher (2012 Thunder)	25	1.3	20	125	32	17	2	18
	Tony Parker (2017 Spurs)	25	3.1	8	127	20	4	0	11

		Assists			Other stats
Rk	Player (Team)	Total	Per Game	Gms	Pts	Reb	Stl	Blk	3pm
22	Paul Pierce (2014 Nets)	24	2.0	12	164	54	14	4	19
23	Kevin Garnett (2011 Celtics)	23	2.6	9	134	98	17	9	0
24	Charles Oakley (2001 Raptors)	21	1.8	12	111	76	12	7	3
25	Ray Allen (2012 Celtics)	18	1.0	18	192	74	17	2	28
26	Vince Carter (2014 Mavericks)	17	2.4	7	88	25	3	2	15
	Karl Malone (2001 Jazz)	17	3.4	5	138	44	5	4	1
28	Manu Ginobili (2018 Spurs)	16	3.2	5	45	15	7	1	6
	Mark Jackson (2003 Jazz)	16	3.2	5	36	5	3	0	5
30	Derek Harper (1999 Lakers)	15	2.1	7	30	10	2	0	1
	Paul Silas (1980 Supersonics)	15	1.0	15	37	75	9	2	0

		Assists			Other stats
Rk	Player (Team)	Total	Per Game	Gms	Pts	Reb	Stl	Blk	3pm
32	Reggie Miller (2003 Pacers)	14	2.3	6	55	14	1	1	4
	Robert Parish (1992 Celtics)	14	1.4	10	120	97	7	15	0
34	Jamal Crawford (2016 Clippers)	13	2.2	6	104	13	10	0	4
	Kevin Durant (2024 Suns)	13	3.3	4	107	26	2	6	5
	Scottie Pippen (2003 Trail Blazers)	13	3.3	4	23	11	0	0	3
37	Brook Lopez (2024 Bucks)	11	1.8	6	106	26	0	8	10
	Dirk Nowitzki (2014 Mavericks)	11	1.6	7	134	56	6	6	1
39	Sam Perkins (2000 Pacers)	10	0.4	23	110	73	4	6	23
	Russell Westbrook (2024 Clippers)	10	1.7	6	38	25	7	3	4

		Assists			Other stats
Rk	Player (Team)	Total	Per Game	Gms	Pts	Reb	Stl	Blk	3pm
41	Dwight Howard (2020 Lakers)	9	0.5	18	104	83	8	8	1
42	Nicolas Batum (2024 76ers)	8	1.3	6	38	35	1	5	9
	Robert Horry (2008 Spurs)	8	0.5	15	23	32	5	5	5
44	Richard Jefferson (2017 Cavaliers)	7	0.5	14	55	25	2	3	5
	Tracy McGrady (2013 Spurs)	7	1.2	6	0	8	2	3	0
46	Chauncey Billups (2013 Clippers)	6	1.0	6	37	12	1	1	6
	Buck Williams (1997 Knicks)	6	0.6	10	43	40	3	4	0
48	Terry Cummings (1998 Knicks)	5	0.6	8	32	35	4	2	0
	Eric Gordon (2024 Suns)	5	1.3	4	32	7	5	2	7
	Nene (2018 Rockets)	5	0.5	11	31	28	2	5	0
	Lindsey Hunter (2009 Bulls)	5	0.8	6	6	5	2	0	1
	Rashard Lewis (2014 Heat)	5	0.3	18	95	37	7	6	22
	Shaquille O'Neal (2008 Suns)	5	1.0	5	76	46	5	13	0
	Clifford Robinson (2005 Nets)	5	1.3	4	28	10	3	1	4
	Danny Schayes (1997 Magic)	5	1.0	5	22	12	2	1	0