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A young defender (left) steals the basketball from an opposing ballhandler In basketball , a steal occurs when a defensive player legally causes a turnover by their positive, aggressive action(s). [ 1 ] [ 2 ] This can be done by deflecting and controlling, or by catching the opponent's pass or dribble of an offensive player.
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).
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 ...
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 ...
Robertson holds the record for the most steals per game played, averaging 2.71 steals per game for his career and is the only player to ever have a season of 300 or more steals which he accomplished in the 1985–86 season. He is also the only guard in NBA history to have recorded a quadruple-double.
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.
In basketball, a steal is the act of legally gaining possession of the ball by a defensive player who causes the opponent to turn the ball over. [1] The National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) Division I steal title is awarded to the player with the highest steals per game average in a given season. The steal title was first ...
This is a list of National Basketball Association players by total career playoff steals recorded. [1] Statistics accurate as of the 2024 NBA playoffs. LeBron James has the most steals in NBA playoff history. ^