Can You Identify These NBA Icons With the Most Assists per Game in a Single Season?

John Stockton can credit many of assists to playing beside Karl Malone, another Hall of Fame player who was known as "The Mailman" because he always delivered passes from Stockton to the basket. Together, they reached the NBA Finals twice but never won a championship.

Isiah Thomas was a two-time champion and leader of the "Bad Boy" Pistons in the late '80s and early '90s. Thomas was the prototypical point guard, always making the right play and setting up teammates in positions to get easy points.

Earvin "Magic" Johnson was such a big star that he could even put on a show against the best players in the league in the All-Star Game. He sits atop the list of career assists in the All-Star Game, racking up 127 throughout his career.

Though he was a young player at the time, Rajon Rondo was a major reason the Boston Celtics won the NBA championship in 2008. His ability to pass shined that entire season, as he set up players like Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce with open looks.

Steve Nash's passing ability helped him win back to back NBA MVPs in 2005 and 2006. Nash scored less than 20 points per game both seasons, but his assist total was over 10 per game.

When Chris Paul joined the Los Angeles Clippers, his passing ability paired with the dunking skills of Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan helped the team earn the nickname "Lob City." They were a fun team to watch, and Paul's leadership on the floor was a major reason for it.

Playing from 1960 through 1974, Oscar Robertson led the league in assists six times. His highest assists per game total came in the 1964-65 season when he dished out 11.5 assists per game.

Mark Jackson wasn't the greatest scorer on the teams he played for, but he was always there to help his teammates rack up points. When he joined the Indiana Pacers in 1994, he was paired with Reggie Miller, a lethal shooting guard who could hit shots from all over the court.

Nate "Tiny" Archibald had the ability to explode off the dribble to get around defenders to score points. However, whenever he couldn't maneuver around a defender, he always had the awareness to get the ball out to a teammate for a better shot.

Guy Rodgers was a four-time All-Star during his time in the NBA. He made his first three All-Star Games playing for the San Francisco Warriors and his final All-Star Game in his lone season with the Chicago Bulls.

James Harden's offensive numbers really started to explode when he was given full control of the offense for the Houston Rockets. This often means the ball is in his hands for most of a game, which takes a toll on his body, but his production has certainly benefited from it.

Norm Nixon was one of the players who made the early "Showtime" Lakers such an exciting team when they were clicking on all cylinders. During this time, he shared ball-handling responsibilities with Earvin "Magic" Johnson, as the two created a magnificent passing backcourt.

Andre Miller was always a balanced player on the court, but he really shined during his third season in the league. Playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miller scored 16.5 points per game and led the league with 10.9 assists per game.

Jason Kidd was a walking triple-double anytime he suited up for a game. When he retired in 2013, he had racked up 107 career triple-doubles, which ranked him third on the all-time triple-double list.

Russell Westbrook is the only player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season more than once in his career, which he has done on three occasions. 2016-17 was the first season he recorded a triple-double for a season, putting up 31.6 points, 10.4 assists and 10.7 rebounds per game.

Tyrone "Muggsy" Bogues played most of his career with the Charlotte Hornets, joining the team in 1988 and leaving in 1997 via trade. In two of his seasons with the Hornets, Bogues dished out 10.7 assists per game.

John Lucas had one of his best years in the NBA in his lone season with the San Antonio Spurs in 1983-84. That year, Lucas put up a double-double with 10.9 points and 10.7 assists per game.

Deron Williams averaged over 10 assists per game in a season four times in his NBA career. He even had one stint in 2011, right after he was traded to the New Jersey Nets, where he dished out 47 assists in only three games.

John Wall has spent much of his career injured since the 2016-17 season. Prior to the injuries, Wall had three straight seasons where he racked up over 10 assists per game, and he hasn't had a major drop off since then when he's actually been healthy.

Tim Hardaway was a point guard who liked to score, and he did that quite effectively with the crossover dribble. However, when this didn't work, he knew how to get the ball where it needed to go for an easy score.

Rod Strickland didn't have much playoff success throughout his career, but not because he didn't show up to play. Strickland knew how to step up his game in the playoffs, increasing both his scoring total and assist total in the biggest moments.

An injury hampered Michael Adams' 1990-91 season with the Denver Nuggets, as he only played in 66 games. However, he was stellar when he was on the court that year, as he averaged 26.5 points and 10.5 assists per game.

For people who knew Eric "Sleepy" Floyd in grade school, they never would have thought he would be the one who made it to the NBA. After all, he got his nickname, "Sleepy," during this time because he appeared to be asleep while in the middle of a baseball game.

Norm Van Lier was a three-time All-Star in the '70s, all with the Chicago Bulls. During the three seasons he was selected to the All-Star Game, Van Lier was also named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team.

After being selected with the fourth pick in the 1978 NBA Draft, it took Micheal Ray Richardson one season to adjust to the league. However, in his second season, he proved his star potential, racking up 15.3 points and 10.1 assists per game.

Gary Grant spent most of his professional career playing for the Los Angeles Clippers, who received his draft rights from the Seattle SuperSonics shortly after the 1988 NBA Draft took place. He stayed with the Clippers until 1995.

Glenn "Doc" Rivers was a one-time NBA All-Star, which he made in 1988 playing for the Atlanta Hawks. That season, he played beside Dominique Wilkins, one of the best finishers at the rim in NBA history.

Except for one game he played for the New Jersey Nets, Johnny Moore spent his entire career with the San Antonio Spurs, where he served primarily as their starting point guard. He reached the playoffs five times with the Spurs, including both his first and last seasons in the league.

Though he was an adequate point guard who could set up teammates, Daron "Mookie" Blaylock focused most of his energy on the defensive side of the ball. During his career, he averaged 2.3 steals per game, which earned him six NBA All-Defensive selections.

With several NBA Finals appearances and losses, Jerry West became the only player in league history to earn a Finals MVP while shooting hoops for the losing team. That honor came in 1969 when he put up 37.9 points and 7.4 assists per game.

Avery Johnson has always been a student of the game, one of the reasons he was so great at point guard during his playing days. When he finished his playing career, Johnson went into coaching, and, most recently, coached at the University of Alabama.

Reggie Theus started his career strong playing for the Chicago Bulls. In his rookie year, Theus was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team after he racked up 16.3 points and 5.2 assists per game.

Before joining the NBA in 2009, Ty Lawson had a stellar college career at North Carolina. In his final season with the Tar Heels, Lawson won the NCAA championship and was named an All-American.

Lenny Wilkens played for the Seattle SuperSonics from 1968 through 1972 and served as the head coach of the team from 1969 through 1972. He returned as the head coach in 1977, after he retired, leading the team to an NBA title in 1979.

Kenny Anderson made his lone All-Star Game in 1994, the same season he had his highest assists per game total. That year, he not only put up 9.6 assists per game but also added in 18.8 points per game.

Considering he was playing beside some of the greatest players of his era, it's no wonder Bob Cousy led the league in assists eight times in his career. For his value to his team, the Boston Celtics retired Cousy's jersey number.

While in the middle of his prime, John Bagley played beside a young Michael Jordan on the Chicago Bulls. When an injury took Jordan off the court in his second season, Bagley had to step up, and he did just that, putting up the highest assists per game total of his career.

Scott Skiles' 30 assists in one game remains an NBA record. He accomplished the feat on Dec. 30, 1990, while playing for the Orlando Magic against the Denver Nuggets. The Magic crushed the Nuggets 155-116 in that game.

Damon Stoudamire averaged the highest assists per game total of his career during his rookie season, putting up 9.3 assists per game. For his play as a rookie, he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year.