Gilgeous-Alexander, Young Lead NBA in Scoring, Assists

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as the NBA's top scorer for the 2024-25 season, averaging 32.7 points per game for the Oklahoma City Thunder and joining franchise legends Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook in leading the league in scoring. In Atlanta, Trae Young leads the NBA in assists with 11.6 per game, maintaining his status as one of the league's top playmakers. The Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics have seen elite distributors like Jason Kidd and Rajon Rondo set franchise records for assists in previous seasons. Advanced analytics such as 'potential assists'—which measure passes that lead to immediate shot attempts—have further refined how playmaking impact is quantified. Powered by player-tracking technology, these statistics provide deeper insights into offensive flow and team dynamics.