All-Time WNBA Total Assists Leaders
Career totals, every season from 1997–2026. Assists recorded
Sue Bird is the all-time WNBA leader in total assists with 3,234, 249 clear of Courtney Vandersloot (2,985). He did it in 19 seasons, from 2002 to 2022. The top ten runs from 3,234 down to 1,708.
All-time WNBA leader
Sue Bird
2002–2022 · 19 seasons
3,234
Total Assists
249 clear of Courtney Vandersloot
Showing Total Assists and the stats that give it context
Full stat line
| # | Player | Seasons | AST | GP | MPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
2002–2022 (19) | 3,234 | 580 | 31.2 | 5.6 |
| 2 |
|
2011–2026 (16) | 2,985 | 455 | 27.8 | 6.6 |
| 3 | Ticha Penicheiro | 1998–2012 (15) | 2,599 | 454 | 28.2 | 5.7 |
| 4 |
|
2004–2024 (20) | 2,394 | 565 | 30.7 | 4.2 |
| 5 |
|
2004–2018 (15) | 2,348 | 480 | 28.3 | 4.9 |
| 6 |
|
2015–2026 (12) | 2,123 | 406 | 28.7 | 5.2 |
| 7 |
|
2014–2026 (13) | 2,100 | 392 | 30.9 | 5.4 |
| 8 |
|
2015–2026 (11) | 1,912 | 363 | 28.3 | 5.3 |
| 9 |
|
2013–2026 (12) | 1,861 | 354 | 31.7 | 5.3 |
| 10 |
|
1999–2014 (16) | 1,708 | 450 | 27.9 | 3.8 |
| 11 |
|
2008–2023 (16) | 1,634 | 410 | 30.3 | 4.0 |
| 12 |
|
2006–2018 (13) | 1,578 | 416 | 30.7 | 3.8 |
| 13 |
|
2016–2026 (11) | 1,530 | 371 | 28.0 | 4.1 |
| 14 |
|
2002–2016 (15) | 1,488 | 457 | 31.5 | 3.3 |
| 15 |
|
2011–2023 (12) | 1,480 | 359 | 26.0 | 4.1 |
| 16 |
|
2015–2026 (11) | 1,437 | 376 | 23.9 | 3.8 |
| 17 | Shannon Johnson | 1999–2009 (11) | 1,424 | 352 | 29.6 | 4.1 |
| 18 |
|
2005–2019 (14) | 1,423 | 457 | 23.7 | 3.1 |
| 19 |
|
2018–2026 (9) | 1,402 | 265 | 26.6 | 5.3 |
| 20 |
|
2005–2015 (11) | 1,382 | 327 | 24.3 | 4.2 |
| 21 |
|
2011–2023 (13) | 1,355 | 390 | 24.9 | 3.5 |
| 22 |
|
2009–2022 (14) | 1,340 | 393 | 25.8 | 3.4 |
| 23 | Teresa Weatherspoon | 1997–2004 (8) | 1,338 | 254 | 28.1 | 5.3 |
| 24 | Dawn Staley | 1999–2006 (8) | 1,337 | 263 | 32.4 | 5.1 |
| 25 |
|
2009–2023 (14) | 1,301 | 380 | 26.9 | 3.4 |
| 26 |
|
2017–2026 (9) | 1,283 | 294 | 29.9 | 4.4 |
| 27 |
|
2019–2026 (8) | 1,274 | 280 | 30.3 | 4.6 |
| 28 |
|
2014–2026 (13) | 1,263 | 344 | 26.0 | 3.7 |
| 29 |
|
1999–2013 (15) | 1,258 | 482 | 32.6 | 2.6 |
| 30 |
|
2009–2026 (17) | 1,230 | 571 | 29.8 | 2.2 |
| 31 | Vickie Johnson | 1997–2009 (13) | 1,205 | 410 | 30.3 | 2.9 |
| 32 |
|
2008–2021 (13) | 1,197 | 398 | 22.2 | 3.0 |
| 33 |
|
2015–2026 (12) | 1,186 | 407 | 29.9 | 2.9 |
| 34 |
|
2020–2026 (7) | 1,183 | 205 | 31.4 | 5.8 |
| 35 |
|
2009–2019 (11) | 1,140 | 364 | 23.6 | 3.1 |
| 36 |
|
2002–2016 (15) | 1,133 | 479 | 28.1 | 2.4 |
| 37 |
|
2007–2016 (9) | 1,090 | 270 | 28.7 | 4.0 |
| 38 |
|
2001–2014 (14) | 1,075 | 412 | 30.7 | 2.6 |
| 39 |
|
2004–2019 (14) | 1,061 | 419 | 29.4 | 2.5 |
| 40 |
|
2001–2016 (13) | 1,053 | 355 | 26.8 | 3.0 |
| 41 |
|
1999–2012 (14) | 1,051 | 380 | 24.0 | 2.8 |
| 42 |
|
2016–2026 (10) | 1,042 | 328 | 32.6 | 3.2 |
| 43 |
|
1997–2011 (12) | 1,037 | 324 | 32.7 | 3.2 |
| 44 |
|
2010–2025 (14) | 1,033 | 473 | 31.6 | 2.2 |
| 45 |
|
2014–2026 (13) | 1,024 | 412 | 30.5 | 2.5 |
| 46 |
|
2012–2026 (15) | 1,004 | 471 | 30.1 | 2.1 |
| 47 |
|
2012–2026 (14) | 1,004 | 410 | 26.3 | 2.5 |
| 48 |
|
2019–2026 (8) | 1,003 | 261 | 33.7 | 3.8 |
| 49 | Nikki Teasley | 2002–2009 (7) | 982 | 207 | 28.5 | 4.7 |
| 50 | Tamecka Dixon | 1997–2009 (13) | 961 | 360 | 26.3 | 2.7 |
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