NBA

John Stockton’s Assists Record Falls

Published

April 1, 2025

Feb 24, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; A general view of the John Stockton statue outside the Delta Center before a game between the Utah Jazz and the Portland Trail Blazers. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

John Stockton‘s assists record falls. Yes, you’ve read that right. Stockton is one of the greatest point guards in NBA history and he holds many unbreakable records, like having the most career assists with 15,806.

Still, one of Stockton’s Utah Jazz records was broken and it was for the most assists by a Jazz rookie. The player who achieved this feat was Isaiah Collier, who broke the record when he found Brice Sensabaugh for a three, recording his 416th assist.

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“Isaiah’s passing has exceeded our expectations,” Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy said. “He had the transition game before getting to Utah, and he’s really done a lot of work with his reads in the halfcourt. Teammates love playing with him.”

Collier now has 419 career assists as he finished with seven in the Jazz’s 110-106 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Still, things are looking bright for Collier and his young Utah Jazz team. If Collier can turn himself into a modern version of the legendary John Stockton, then maybe the Jazz can return to the top of the Western Conference.

About the Author Published Apr 1, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1