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This list exhibits the National Basketball Association's top single-season steals averages based on at least 70 games played or 125 steals. [1] The NBA did not record steals until the 1973–74 season. [2] Statistics accurate as of February 25, 2025.
Steals leaders at the end of every season Season Year-by-year leader Steals Active player leader Steals Career record Steals Single-season record Steals Season 1973–74: Larry Steele POR: 217: Larry Steele POR: 217: Larry Steele POR: 217: Larry Steele POR: 217: 1973–74: 1974–75: Rick Barry* GSW: 228: 400: 400: Rick Barry* GSW: 228: 1974 ...
The National Basketball Association's (NBA) steal title is awarded to the player with the highest steals per game average in a given season. The steal title was first recognized in the 1973–74 season when statistics on steals were first compiled. [2] To qualify for the steal title, the player must appear in at least 58 games (out of 82).
The rebounding title was recognized in the 1950–51 season. Both the steals title and the blocks title were recognized in the 1973–74 season. Additionally, the three-point field goals title is also recognized as well during the 3-point implementation in the 1979–80 season. The minutes title was recognized in the 1951–52 season.
Only players to lead the league in points and steals in the same season; Michael Jordan (1987–88, 1989–90, 1992–93), James Harden , Allen Iverson (twice) [374] [375] [376] Only player to lead the league in assists per game and steals per game in the same season, three times; Chris Paul (2007–08, 2008–09, 2013–14) [377]
The most steals by a player in an NBA season is 301 by Alvin Robertson in 1985–86. [5] The NBA's all-time leader for steals is John Stockton with 3,265 in his career. [6] The NBA leader in steals per game (SPG) is Robertson with an average of 2.71 (career, 1250 steals minimum) [7] and 3.67 (season, 125 minimum). [8]
There is also a 5x5, when a player records at least a 5 in each of the 5 statistics. [1] The NBA also posts to the statistics section of its Web site a simple composite efficiency statistic, denoted EFF and derived by the formula, ((Points + Rebounds + Assists + Steals + Blocks) − ((Field Goals Attempted − Field Goals Made) + (Free Throws ...
This is a complete listing of National Basketball Association players who have recorded nine or more steals in a game. 52 players have recorded nine or more steals in a game. It has occurred 72 times in NBA history. Allen Iverson is the only player to record nine or more steals in a playoff game. The NBA did not record steals until the 1973 ...