Has a rookie ever led the NBA in assists?

Mark Jackson holds the rookie records for total assists and assists per game when he had 868 and averaged 10.6 in the 1987–88 season.

Who has the most assists as a rookie in the NBA?

Mark Jackson has the most assists by a rookie, with 868 assists in 1987-88. Not what you're looking for?

Has a rookie ever led the league in assists?

The Big O started his career with a bang, nearly averaging a triple-double in his rookie season in 1960-61. No one seemed to have a way to slow him down, as he averaged over 30 points per game. He led the league in assists, and still has the third-highest points per game total for all NBA rookies.

Has a rookie led the NBA in scoring?

Elvin Hayes (1968-69)

Although he did not win the Rookie of the Year award over Wes Unseld, Elvin Hayes led the league in scoring (28.4 points per game) and averaged 17.1 rebounds per contest. Hayes is the last rookie to lead the NBA in scoring and one of just eight rookies to score 50 points in a single game.

Who has the most assist in one game?

Scott Skiles has the most assists in a game, with 30 assists against the Nuggets on December 30, 1990.

NBA All-Time Assists Leaders (1950-2020)

Who averaged the most assists in a season?

John Stockton holds the all-time records for total assists (1,164) and assists per game (14.54) in a season, achieved in the 1990–91 and 1989–90 seasons, respectively. Mark Jackson holds the rookie records for total assists and assists per game when he had 868 and averaged 10.6 in the 1987–88 season.

Has a rookie ever had a 50 point game?

Wilt Chamberlain has the most games by a rookie with 50+ points, with 5 games in 1959-60.

Who has the highest ppg as a rookie?

Wilt Chamberlain has put up the most points per game by a rookie, with 37.6 per game in 1959-60.

Who's the youngest MVP in NBA history?

On the 29th day of the sixth month of his 22nd year on earth, Derrick Rose became the youngest MVP in NBA history, besting the late Wes Unseld (23 years, 9 days in 1968-69) by about six months.

How good was LeBron rookie year?

James averaged 20.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.7 blocks per game. He became the first rookie since Jordan to average at least 20.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game. He also shot 41.7 percent from the field and he won the Rookie of the Year award.

Did Wilt Chamberlain lead the league in assists?

Chamberlain won scoring titles his first seven seasons and averaged 30.1 for his career. He led the league in rebounding a record 11 times and averaged a record 22.9 boards per game for his career. He is the only center to lead the league in assists.

What is the most points scored by a rookie in a season?

First-year player Cody Parkey (USA) scored 150 points as placekicker for the Philadelphia Eagles (USA) in 2014, the most by a rookie in NFL history.

What is Jalen Green's career high?

2 draft pick from the 2021 first round finished his rookie year with a career-high 41 points on 14-of-26 shooting (53.8%) and 9-of-11 on free throws (81.8%). The Rockets were tied with Atlanta in the 40 minutes played by Green, and minus-16 in the other eight minutes during a 130-114 loss (box score) to the Hawks.

Who had 30 assists in a game?

Although Scott Skiles' legacy as a coach in Chicago isn't great, he's in the NBA record books for most assists in a single game (30). Skiles completed the feat on Dec. 30, 1990 in a 155-116 victory against the Denver Nuggets at the Orlando Arena.

How many NBA players have had 20 assists in a game?

Tallying 20 assists in a single game seems like an improbable task, but at least 40 players in NBA history have achieved the feat.