Don t believe it, there are only five players in the NBA s history pass ceiling, and James can t rank first.

In the NBA world, passing is an art of wisdom and a bridge connecting individuals and teams. A truly top passer master can not only assist and score, but also control the rhythm of the game, activate teammates, and change the situation.

Fifth place: Jason Kidd

Career data: Average of 12.6 points/6.3 rebounds/8.7 assists/40.0% shooting percentage

Honors: 1 championship/10 All-Stars/second in the historical assist list

Jason Kidd pays special attention to rhythm when playing. Passing seems dull, but can always be sent to the most comfortable position. He is less than 1.93 meters tall, but he has an excellent field vision. In the 2002 Eastern Conference Finals, he averaged 26.8 points, 10.8 rebounds and 9.8 assists per game, almost playing a triple-double series, sending the Nets into the finals. His fast attack and long pass will be done with a teammate who can make a quick break, and he will speed up especially.

4th place: Steve Nash

Career data: Average of 14.3 points / 8.5 assists / 3.0 rebounds / 49.0% shooting percentage / 42.8% three-pointers

Honors: 2 MVPs / 8 All-Stars / 5 assists King

Nash's passing style is extremely ornamental, with almost impeccable rhythm, judgment and execution. He is 1.91 meters tall and is not strong, but he has completely made up for it with his brain and skills. He played against the Clippers in Game 4 of the 2006 Western Conference Semi-Finals, scoring 30 points and 13 assists, and also passed key balls in the overtime stage to lead the team to win. He is best at pick-and-roll, and can always use rhythm changes to make his opponent step in the air, and then use a single strike to send the ball to the penalty area.

Third place: LeBron James

Career data: 27.1 points per game / 7.5 rebounds / 7.4 assists / 50.6% shooting percentage Honors: 4 championships / 4 MVPs / Historical scoring champion

Although James is known for his scoring, his passes can also be said to be at the historical level. He is 2.06 meters tall, has a forward body, but has the vision of the point guard and the speed of the ball. In the 6th Game of the 2016 Finals, he scored 27 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, and several fast breaks and mid- and long passes assisted Shampoo and J.R. Smith, who made a complete defeat against the Warriors. He is particularly good at attracting and hitting the ball from a high position or back, hitting the earth and passing the ball around the bottom line.

Second place: Nikola Jokic

Career data: Average 20.9 points / 10.7 rebounds / 6.9 assists / 55.6% shooting percentage

Honors: 2 MVPs / 1 championship / Playoff triple-double king

Jokic is definitely the "point guard in the center world". He is 2.11 meters tall and has a variety of ways of passing the ball, passing the ball from behind, hitting the ground, and passing it without looking at people. In the third game of the 2023 Finals, he scored 32 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists, making him the first player to have 30+20+10 in the history of the Finals. When he was supporting at a high position, he almost stood on the podium, seeing the position of each teammate clearly. Even if the opponent makes a prediction in advance, he can use fake moves to deceive the gap and then throw the ball.

Top: Magic Johnson

Career data: Average of 19.5 points / 11.2 assists / 7.2 rebounds / 52.0% shooting percentage Honors: 5 championships / 3 MVPs / 4 assists King

Magic Johnson is 2.06 meters tall and is the absolute giant among point guards. But his movements were extremely flexible and his ball sense was delicate. His most classic game was in Game 6 of the 1980 Finals. He replaced the injured Jabbar as the center, and as a result, he scored 42 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists, leading the team to win the championship. His passing is not only practical, but also a performance. It is common for not watching people pass the ball in a fast break. When fans saw it, they exclaimed, "How did this ball pass?" He played the "Showtime" style so well. Once the ball came to his hands, the rhythm of the game, the atmosphere and even the emotions of the audience on the sidelines would change.