Mythbusters

[Reality]

True, a good/great passing assist leader is good, but for playoffs?
Well, you saw Stevie Nash in the clutch for Phoenix Elementary School.

What do the stats say?:

What's the Point? Are prolific passing point guards really the key to success? Not since the 1988 L.A. Lakers has an NBA champion featured a player (Magic Johnson) who finished in the Top 5 in assists per game. That 17-year draught may make us think twice about how important Steve Nash (10.5 assists per game) and Jason Kidd (8.4) will be to their team's title hopes.

[Reality]

I edited it to leave out Chauncy Billups.  He is still very important to the Pistions chances.  

[westkoast]

I edited it to leave out Chauncy Billups.  He is still very important to the Pistions chances.

As is Tony Parker, as was Isiah Thomas

[Reality]

I edited it to leave out Chauncy Billups.  He is still very important to the Pistions chances.

As is Tony Parker, as was Isiah Thomas

Thanks, B-Rad.
Tony Parker is 14th this year.
The thread is referencing top 5 assist leaders as regards title chances.

[Reality]

2006 Miami Heat did not have top 5 assister.
2007 Spurs neither.

19 years and counting.
Still want to put your money on Stevie Nash and Phx?