#6 Magic Johnson - Highest Career assist average
Magic Johnson was one of the finest players and one of the best Point Guards in the history of NBA.
Magic Johnson played 906 games in 13 seasons and was with the Los Angeles Lakers during his NBA career as a player. He recorded 10,141 career assists by averaging 11.19 assists per game. His amazing court vision and passing abilities made him the best passer in the league of his time.
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Johnson's 6'9" height and impeccable handles helped him to see through defenders and also helped in finding the passing lanes. His basketball IQ often confused other players, he would make fake plays to create space for passes, from bounce passes across the court to passing through the tight defense, and there is no pass which Johnson couldn't execute. Averaging 11.19 assists per game is not a simple task, that's why no one stands close to Johnson when we talk about the passing ability Johnson had.
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