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Most steals through the first 2 seasons of an NBA career since 1983-84, among active players

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Alvin Robertson’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Kadary Richmond, would need 417 a game over his next 1 season.

Most steals through the first 2 seasons of an NBA career since 1983-84, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Alvin Robertson1984 – 1986424
VJ Edgecombe2025 – 20272026-27 still being played124
Jeremiah Fears2025 – 20272026-27 still being played109
Cooper Flagg2025 – 20272026-27 still being played106
Derik Queen2025 – 20272026-27 still being played93
Will Richard2025 – 20272026-27 still being played84
Nique Clifford2025 – 20272026-27 still being played70
Ace Bailey2025 – 20272026-27 still being played67
Collin Murray-Boyles2025 – 20272026-27 still being played63
Dylan Harper2025 – 20272026-27 still being played62

Method

  • The data has steals for every game since 1983-84, so 1,787 careers from before then aren't here.
  • 26 careers aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
  • An active player whose first 2 seasons ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.