Who led the Chicago Bulls in assists per game in 2010-11?

Derrick Rose led the Chicago Bulls in assists per game in 2010-11, averaging 7.7 assists over 81 regular-season games.

The season was Rose’s breakout year as Chicago’s primary ball-handler. At age 22, he averaged 25.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 7.7 assists, helping the Bulls finish 62-20 with the NBA’s best regular-season record. His playmaking and scoring earned him the Most Valuable Player award, making him the youngest MVP in league history at the time.

Rose’s assist total reflected his role in nearly every major offensive possession. He created shots through pick-and-rolls, drives and transition attacks, while also serving as the team’s leading scorer. The Bulls had other capable passers, including Joakim Noah and Luol Deng, but neither approached Rose’s team-leading 7.7 assists per game.

A common mix-up is confusing the regular season with the playoffs. Rose also averaged 7.7 assists per game during the 2011 postseason, but the quiz’s 2010-11 season statistic refers to the regular season. Chicago ultimately reached the Eastern Conference finals before losing to the Miami Heat.