The assists king, who was dull yet reliable for almost two whole decades but never a champion; holds the all-time NBA records for career assists, career steals, assists in a season, and assists per game in a season
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- Active NBA player in his 40s
- All-time NBA leader in career assists and in career steals
- Appearance in NBA Jam
- As competitor in Three-Point Contest
- As great defender who never earned Defensive Player of the Year
- Lack of nickname
- Never named NBA league MVP
- Never played in the NCAA Tournament
- Not named to the All-Rookie team
- On 1992 U.S. Olympic team
- One of the greatest players of the ’80s
- Playing in NBA Finals and not winning a title
- Record holder for most playoff appearances without a title
- Replaced by Carlos Arroyo
- Suffering injury during 1992 Olympic qualifying tournament
