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Most steals in an NBA rookie season since 1983-84, among active players

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Ron Harper’s record is safe for now.

Most steals in an NBA rookie season since 1983-84, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Ron Harper1986-87209
Caleb Wilson2026-272026-27 still being played17
Darryn Peterson2026-272026-27 still being played13
Darius Acuff Jr.2026-272026-27 still being played11
Yaxel Lendeborg2026-272026-27 still being played11
Meleek Thomas2026-272026-27 still being played9
AJ Dybantsa2026-272026-27 still being played8
Braden Smith2026-272026-27 still being played8
Kingston Flemings2026-272026-27 still being played8
Emanuel Sharp2026-272026-27 still being played7

Method

  • The data has steals for every game since 1983-84, so 1,787 careers from before then aren't here.
  • 22 careers aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
  • An active player whose first 1 season ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.