List of National Basketball Association career steals leaders

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This is a list of National Basketball Association players by total career regular season steals recorded[1].

Statistics accurate as of March 1, 2012.
^ Active NBA player
* Enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
† Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration[2]
Rank Player Position(s) Team(s) played for (years)[3] Total steals Games played[4] Steals per game
average[5]
1 Stockton, JohnJohn Stockton* PG Utah Jazz (1984–2003) 3,265 1,504 2.17
2 Kidd, JasonJason Kidd^ PG Dallas Mavericks (1994–1996)
Phoenix Suns (1996–2001)
New Jersey Nets (2001–2008)
Dallas Mavericks (2008–present)		 2,522 1,293 1.95
3 Jordan, MichaelMichael Jordan* SG Chicago Bulls (1984–1993, 1995–1998)
Washington Wizards (2001–2003)		 2,514 1,072 2.35
4 Payton, GaryGary Payton† PG Seattle SuperSonics (1990–2003)
Milwaukee Bucks (2003)
Los Angeles Lakers (2003–2004)
Boston Celtics (2004–2005)
Miami Heat (2005–2007)		 2,445 1,335 1.83
5 Cheeks, MauriceMaurice Cheeks PG Philadelphia 76ers (1978–1989)
San Antonio Spurs (1989–1990)
New York Knicks (1990–1991)
Atlanta Hawks (1991–1992)
New Jersey Nets (1993)		 2,310 1,101 2.10
6 Pippen, ScottieScottie Pippen* SF Chicago Bulls (1987–1998)
Houston Rockets (1999)
Portland Trail Blazers (1999–2003)
Chicago Bulls (2003–2004)		 2,307 1,178 1.96
7 Drexler, ClydeClyde Drexler* SG Portland Trail Blazers (1983–1995)
Houston Rockets (1995–1998)		 2,207 1,086 2.03
8 Olajuwon, HakeemHakeem Olajuwon* C Houston Rockets (1984–2001)
Toronto Raptors (2001–2002)		 2,162 1,238 1.75
9 Robertson, AlvinAlvin Robertson SG/PG San Antonio Spurs (1984–1989)
Milwaukee Bucks (1989–1993)
Detroit Pistons (1993)
Toronto Raptors (1995–1996)		 2,112 779 2.71
10 Malone, KarlKarl Malone* PF Utah Jazz (1985–2003)
Los Angeles Lakers (2003–2004)		 2,085 1,476 1.41
11 Blaylock, Daron "Mookie"Daron "Mookie" Blaylock PG New Jersey Nets (1989–1992)
Atlanta Hawks (1992–1999)
Golden State Warriors (1999–2002)		 2,075 889 2.33
12 Iverson, AllenAllen Iverson† SG/PG Philadelphia 76ers (1996–2006)
Denver Nuggets (2006–2008)
Detroit Pistons (2008–2009)
Memphis Grizzlies (2009)
Philadelphia 76ers (2009–2010)		 1,983 914 2.17
13 Harper, DerekDerek Harper PG Dallas Mavericks (1983–1994)
New York Knicks (1994–1996)
Dallas Mavericks (1996–1997)
Orlando Magic (1997–1998)
Los Angeles Lakers (1999)		 1,957 1,199 1.63
14 Thomas, IsiahIsiah Thomas* PG Detroit Pistons (1981–1994) 1,861 979 1.90
15 Johnson, Earvin "Magic"Earvin "Magic" Johnson* PG Los Angeles Lakers (1979–1991, 1996) 1,724 906 1.90
16 Harper, RonRon Harper SG/PG Cleveland Cavaliers (1986–1989)
Los Angeles Clippers (1989–1994)
Chicago Bulls (1994–1999)
Los Angeles Lakers (1999–2001)		 1,716 1,009 1.70
17 Bryant, KobeKobe Bryant^ SG Los Angeles Lakers (1996–present) 1,699 1,138 1.49
18 Lever, Lafayette "Fat"Lafayette "Fat" Lever PG Portland Trail Blazers (1982–1984)
Denver Nuggets (1984–1990)
Dallas Mavericks (1990–1992, 1993–1994)		 1,666 752 2.22
19 Barkley, CharlesCharles Barkley* PF Philadelphia 76ers (1984–1992)
Phoenix Suns (1992–1996)
Houston Rockets (1996–2000)		 1,648 1,073 1.54
20 Williams, GusGus Williams PG Golden State Warriors (1975–1977)
Seattle SuperSonics (1977–1980, 1981–1984)
Washington Bullets (1984–1986)
Atlanta Hawks (1987)		 1,638 825 1.99
21 Garnett, KevinKevin Garnett^ PF Minnesota Timberwolves (1995–2007)
Boston Celtics (2007–present)		 1,633 1,226 1.33
22 Hawkins, HerseyHersey Hawkins SG Philadelphia 76ers (1988–1993)
Charlotte Hornets (1993–1995)
Seattle SuperSonics (1995–1999)
Chicago Bulls (1999–2000)
Charlotte Hornets (2000–2001)		 1,622 983 1.65
23 Jones, EddieEddie Jones† SG/SF Los Angeles Lakers (1994–1999)
Charlotte Hornets (1999–2000)
Miami Heat (2000–2005)
Memphis Grizzlies (2005–2007)
Miami Heat (2007)
Dallas Mavericks (2007–2008)		 1,620 954 1.70
24 Strickland, RodRod Strickland PG New York Knicks (1988–1990)
San Antonio Spurs (1990–1992)
Portland Trail Blazers (1992–1996)
Washington Bullets/Wizards (1996–2001)
Portland Trail Blazers (2001)
Miami Heat (2001–2002)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2002–2003)
Orlando Magic (2003–2004)
Toronto Raptors (2004)
Houston Rockets (2005)		 1,616 1,094 1.48
25 Jackson, MarkMark Jackson PG New York Knicks (1987–1992)
Los Angeles Clippers (1992–1994)
Indiana Pacers (1994–1996)
Denver Nuggets (1996–1997)
Indiana Pacers (1997–2000)
Toronto Raptors (2000–2001)
New York Knicks (2001–2002)
Utah Jazz (2002–2003)
Houston Rockets (2004)		 1,608 1,296 1.24
26 Porter, TerryTerry Porter PG/SG Portland Trail Blazers (1985–1995)
Minnesota Timberwolves (1995–1998)
Miami Heat (1999)
San Antonio Spurs (1999–2002)		 1,583 1,274 1.24
27 Rivers, Glenn "Doc"Glenn "Doc" Rivers PG Atlanta Hawks (1983–1991)
Los Angeles Clippers (1991–1992)
New York Knicks (1992–1994)
San Antonio Spurs (1994–1996)		 1,563 864 1.81
28 Bird, LarryLarry Bird* SF/PF Boston Celtics (Boston Celtics (1979–1992) 1,556 897 1.73
29 Christie, DougDoug Christie† SG Los Angeles Lakers (1993–1994)
New York Knicks (1994–1996)
Toronto Raptors (1996–2000)
Sacramento Kings (2000–2005)
Orlando Magic (2005)
Dallas Mavericks (2005)
Los Angeles Clippers (2007)		 1,555 827 1.88
30 McMillan, NateNate McMillan PG Seattle SuperSonics (1986–1998) 1,544 796 1.94
31 Hornacek, JeffJeff Hornacek SG Phoenix Suns (1986–1992)
Philadelphia 76ers (1992–1994)
Utah Jazz (1994–2000)		 1,536 1,077 1.43
32 Marion, ShawnShawn Marion^ SF Phoenix Suns (1999–2008)
Miami Heat (2008–2009)
Toronto Raptors (2009)
Dallas Mavericks (2009–present)		 1,535 936 1.64
33 Mullin, ChrisChris Mullin* SF Golden State Warriors (1985–1997)
Indiana Pacers (1997–2000)
Golden State Warriors (2000–2001)		 1,530 986 1.55
34 Gill, KendallKendall Gill SG Charlotte Hornets (1990–1993)
Seattle SuperSonics (1993–1995)
Charlotte Hornets (1995–1996)
New Jersey Nets (1996–2001)
Miami Heat (2001–2002)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2002–2003)
Chicago Bulls (2003–2004)
Milwaukee Bucks (2004–2005)		 1,519 966 1.57
35 Erving, JuliusJulius Erving* SF Philadelphia 76ers (1976–1987) 1,508 836 1.80
36 Miller, ReggieReggie Miller SG Indiana Pacers (1987–2005) 1,505 1,389 1.08
37 World Peace, MettaMetta World Peace^[6] SF Chicago Bulls (1999–2002)
Indiana Pacers (2002–2005)
Sacramento Kings (2006–2008)
Houston Rockets (2008–2009)
Los Angeles Lakers (2009–present)		 1,501 797 1.88
38 Davis, BaronBaron Davis^ PG Charlotte/New Orleans Hornets (1999–2005)
Golden State Warriors (2005–2008)
Los Angeles Clippers (2008–2011)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2011)
New York Knicks (2012–present)		 1,499 810 1.85
39 Johnson, DennisDennis Johnson* PG Seattle SuperSonics (1976–1980)
Phoenix Suns (1980–1983)
Boston Celtics (1983–1990)		 1,477 1,100 1.34
40 Pierce, PaulPaul Pierce^ SF Boston Celtics (1999–present) 1,466 995 1.47
41 Richardson, Micheal RayMicheal Ray Richardson PG New York Knicks (1978–1982)
Golden State Warriors (1982–1983)
New Jersey Nets (1983–1986)		 1,463 556 2.63
42 Kersey, JeromeJerome Kersey PF/SF Portland Trail Blazers (1984–1995)
Golden State Warriors (1995–1996)
Los Angeles Lakers (1996–1997)
Seattle SuperSonics (1997–1998)
San Antonio Spurs (1999–2000)
Milwaukee Bucks (2000–2001)		 1,439 1,153 1.25
43 Hardaway, TimTim Hardaway PG Golden State Warriors (1989–1996)
Miami Heat (1996–2001)
Dallas Mavericks (2001–2002)
Denver Nuggets (2002)
Indiana Pacers (2003)		 1,428 867 1.65
44 Smith, RandyRandy Smith SG Buffalo Braves (1971–1973)[7]
Buffalo Braves/San Diego Clippers (1973–1979)
Cleveland Cavaliers (1979–1981)
New York Knicks (1981–1982)
San Diego Clippers (1982–1983)
Atlanta Hawks (1983)		 1,403 818 1.72
45 Robinson, Clifford R.Clifford R. Robinson† PF Portland Trail Blazers (1989–1997)
Phoenix Suns (1997–2001)
Detroit Pistons (2001–2003)
Golden State Warriors (2003–2005)
New Jersey Nets (2005–2007)		 1,402 1,380 1.02
46 Robinson, DavidDavid Robinson* C San Antonio Spurs (1989–2003) 1,388 987 1.42
47 Wilkins, DominiqueDominique Wilkins* SF Atlanta Hawks (1982–1994)
Los Angeles Clippers (1994)
Boston Celtics (1994–1995)
San Antonio Spurs (1996–1997)
Orlando Magic (1999)		 1,378 1,074 1.28
48 Miller, AndreAndre Miller^ PG Cleveland Cavaliers (1999–2002)
Los Angeles Clippers (2002–2003)
Denver Nuggets (2003–2006)
Philadelphia 76ers (2006–2009)
Portland Trail Blazers (2009–2011)
Denver Nuggets (2011–present)		 1,370 1,014 1.35
49 Bogues, Tyrone "Muggsy"Tyrone "Muggsy" Bogues PG Washington Bullets (1987–1988)
Charlotte Hornets (1988–1997)
Golden State Warriors (1997–1999)
Toronto Raptors (1999–2001)		 1,369 889 1.54
50 Oakley, CharlesCharles Oakley PF Chicago Bulls (1985–1988)
New York Knicks (1988–1998)
Toronto Raptors (1999–2001)
Chicago Bulls (2001–2002)
Washington Wizards (2002–2003)
Houston Rockets (2004)		 1,351 1,282 1.05

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ The National Basketball Association did not record steal statistics until the 1973–74 season.
  2. ^ A player is not eligible for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame until he has been fully retired for five calendar years or is deceased; player was not eligible for induction upon the commencement of the 2011–12 NBA season.
  3. ^ American Basketball Association (ABA) teams other than those admitted into the NBA in 1976 are not included; each year is linked to an article about that particular NBA season.
  4. ^ Games played in prior seasons where steals were not recorded are not included in total games played nor are they used in calculating the per game average.
  5. ^ Average is rounded to the nearest hundredth and its calculation does not include games played in seasons before steals were officially recorded.
  6. ^ Known as Ron Artest prior to September 16, 2011.
  7. ^ Steals were not yet recorded during the player's tenure with this team and season(s).

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