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Nikola Jokic passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most assists by a center

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Nikola Jokic after setting assists record for a center
Dec 18, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) leaves the court following the win against the Orlando Magic at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

In a performance that blended dominance with historic significance, Nikola Jokic etched his name deeper into NBA lore on Thursday, as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Orlando Magic 126-115.

Related: Luka Doncic destroys Jazz with 45-point triple-double

The Serbian superstar recorded his 13th triple-double of the season with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most career assists by a center in NBA history.

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Jokic finished the game with 5,667 career assists. It took the Nuggets star just 771 games to achieve this feat. As for Abdul-Jabbar, he amassed 5,660 career assists in 1,560 games.

Jokic has solidified his place as the greatest passing big man of all time. He’s inching closer to becoming the GOAT big man.

Period.

This is thanks to his consistent high-level of play.

About the Author Published Dec 19, 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
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