Tim Hardaway occupies two of the top five spots in Warriors’ history for single season assists per game.
The Warriors’ franchise has had iconic figures like Stephen Curry, Wilt Chamberlain and Rick Barry suit up during its notable history. But do any of those three crack the list for the best assist per game seasons in Warriors’ history? Read on to find out.
Guy Rodgers – 1966, 10.7 APG
Rodgers is a Hall of Famer and three-time All-Star as a member of the Warriors who ran point for some great teams in the 1950s and 1960s. One of those All-Star seasons came in 1966 when he averaged a double-double with 18.6 points and 10.7 assists per game. The assists figure still stands as the high watermark in Warriors history, though he actually topped that number the following season when he played for the Bulls.
Tim Hardaway – 1993, 10.6 APG
It didn’t take Hardaway long to establish himself as one of the most prolific passers in the game. Hardaway averaged 8.7 assists as a rookie and made an All-Star team the following year while averaging 9.7 APG. He went on to dish out double-digit dimes per game the following two years, highlighted by the 10.6 in 1993. Only John Stockton (12.0 APG) averaged more assists than Hardaway that season.
Guy Rodgers – 1963, 10.4 APG
Rodgers’ first All-Star nod came in 1963 when he averaged 10.4 assists per game to go with 13.9 points. It was the first time in his career he averaged double-digit assists and it won him the assists crown that season. Rodgers would go on to win another assists title in 1967 while with the Bulls.
Sleepy Floyd – 1987, 10.3 APG
Floyd had a six-year stint with the Warriors from 1982-1987 and saved his best for last with 10.3 assists per game in his final full campaign with the club. That production, coupled with 18.8 points per game, helped earn Floyd his lone All-Star nod. He finished second in assists that year behind only Magic Johnson and ahead of legends like Isiah Thomas and Doc Rivers.
Tim Hardaway – 1992, 10.0 APG
Hardaway made his second consecutive All-Star team in 1992 – his third year in the league – thanks to his impressive production across the board. Not only did Hardaway average a strong 10.0 assists per game, he also chipped in 23.4 points per game as a do-it-all floor general. Hardaway made Second Team All-NBA for his efforts and finished eighth in MVP voting.
