Best NBA Passers of the Century

The following list is my Top Five best passers of the last 10 years, guys who are superstars but who also understand that basketball is a team sport. 5. LeBron James Even though he is a scorer, his first mental idea is passing. With all his triple-doubles, that isn't hard to believe. James is an all-around player and his share-ball mentality makes him one of the best. 4. Tony Parker Parker's ball handing skills and shooting skills are among the best. And when you combine the two with his passing skills, he is a threat to anybody. His 3,313 career assists might prove that point. 3. Chris Paul Chris Paul's brain is pass director; it beeps every time there's a pass opportunity. Whether it's throwing alley-oops or a simple pass-and-shoot, Paul can do it all. 2,748 assists in only three years is a valid statement to that end. 2. Jason Kidd Jason Kidd is no kid. No kidding. Even after 14 years of running up and down a wooden floor, he still has what it takes. One of the most ... (link)