NBA assists leaders for the 2021-22 NBA season: 25th October, 2021

#3 Damian Lillard (Overall APG -9.5, APG last week- N/A, Total assists- 19)

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An impressive start to the NBA year for Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard

We usually keep our eyes closely on Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard with his ability to put up remarkable scoring outputs on any given night. But so far, Lillard has shone with his ability to put teammates in a position to succeed. As of now, Lillard finds himself tied for third with Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic with 9.5 assists per game. Lillard struggled with his shooting on opening night against the Sacramento Kings. However, he found a way to make an impact as a passer. Lillard finished the game with 20 points, six rebounds and 11 assists.

#2 Trae Young (Overall APG -10.5, APG last week- N/A, Total assists- 21)

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Trae Young has impressed during the NBA season for the Atlanta Hawks

It's been absolutely remarkable to watch the rapid growth of Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young over the last several years. After blossoming during the 2020-21 playoffs, Young has hit the ground running for the Atlanta Hawks to start the 2021-22 NBA season. He currently finds himself second in the NBA in assists per game. One of his most impressive performances so far this year was on opening night against the Dallas Mavericks. Trae would finish that game with 19 points, two rebounds, and 14 assists in a big win.

#1 Chris Paul (Overall APG -11.7, APG last week- N/A, Total assists- 35)

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Chris Paul has started the NBA season off strong for the Phoenix Suns

When it comes to creating opportunities for teammates, no player in the league is as good as Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul. It's been another impressive start to the year for CP3, as he finds himself leading the NBA in assists per game. In each of the Phoenix Suns' three games, Paul has gone on to post more than 10 assists per outing. One of his most impressive performances was a win on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers that saw Chris Paul finish the game with 23 points, five rebounds, and 14 assists.