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NBA: Predicting the 2022 season leaders in every statistical category

By Duncan Smith

May 11, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after making a basket against the Phoenix Suns during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 11, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after making a basket against the Phoenix Suns during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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NBA statistical leaders: Rebounds – Rudy Gobert
Predicted average: 14.0

Some of the usual rebounding suspects in years past will be absent from the top of the leaderboards, leaving room for Rudy Gobert and a new cast of characters to get into the mix. Andre Drummond will be Joel Embiid’s backup with the Philadelphia 76ers, and DeAndre Jordan will be in a suit on the Los Angeles Lakers bench, but Gobert is no rebounding slouch and he’ll be a worthy winner of this honor.

NBA statistical leaders: Assists – James Harden
Predicted average: 11.0

James Harden racks up huge assist totals alongside his scoring numbers. On this uber-talented Brooklyn Nets squad alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, his scoring will likely tick down a bit, but his assists should hold steady or even increase as he facilitates their historic offense.

NBA statistical leaders: Stocks – Myles Turner
Predicted average: 3.9

Myles Turner is a two-time blocks leader for the Indiana Pacers and is coming off an absurd average of 3.4 per game last season. He averages 2.2 per game over the course of his career and is a virtual lock to be at or near the very top of the block leaderboards every season. Mind you, he’s never averaged a steal per game, but the bulk of his blocks should make him a heavy favorite to win this category.