Not really. It's been going on for a few years now. Most notably by poster. Most likely on some sort of a list: Ricky Rider.There is a new term. Pre-assist.
Think about it when we had James. He would put an absolutely incredible ball to Digne who just basically knocked it across a six yard line for DCL to tap in. Yes, Digne was the one who got the ball to DCL but James incredible efforts were usually the reason why Digne was in a spot to be able to put it across