... with an AST/TOV ratio of 5.95- by far the best of any high-volume distributor in the league. He might be the most efficient high-volume distributer in the league. Some notable comparisons:
Chris Paul: AST/TOV ratio 5.4, AST 92, TOV 17
Trae Young: AST/TOV ratio 2.7, AST 109, TOV 41
Nikola Jokic: AST/TOV ratio 2.4, AST 92, TOV 38
Mike Conley: AST/TOV ratio 8, AST 56, TOV 7
D'Angelo Russell: AST/TOV ratio 3.8, AST 79, TOV 21
(I was unable to get Luka's numbers because he has too many TOV
Source: https://www.teamrankings.com/nba/player-stat/assist-to-turnover-ratio?rate=season-totals
He also had 32 assists with ZERO turnovers the past 2 games (NBA 2 game record most assists without turnovers). He is attempting to break the record for 3 games with zero turnovers (40 AST with zero turnovers- a record he set last year).
I know we like to discuss who is the best distributor in the league here. I figure we should also factor in efficiency as well as absolute AST numbers. What an incredible early start for Haliburton this year.
Cavs are so fun to watch live. They're so young and athletic. Strus's dunks came as a surprise though!