Most steals through the first 20 games of an NBA season since 1983-84, among active players
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Alvin Robertson’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Dyson Daniels, would need 7.4 a game over his next 8 games.
game 120
- Dyson Daniels (2026-27 ATL)
- Alvin Robertson (1990-91 MIL)
- Bam Adebayo (2026-27 MIA)
| # | Player and seasons | Value |
|---|---|---|
 Alvin Robertson (1990-91 MIL)1990-91 | 94 | |
 Dyson Daniels (2026-27 ATL)2026-2712 of 20 games of a season | 36 | |
 Bam Adebayo (2026-27 MIA)2026-2711 of 20 games of a season | 25 | |
 Matisse Thybulle (2026-27 LAL)2026-2712 of 20 games of a season | 25 | |
 Kris Dunn (2026-27 LAC)2026-2710 of 20 games of a season | 23 | |
 Cooper Flagg (2026-27 DAL)2026-2710 of 20 games of a season | 22 | |
 Zion Williamson (2026-27 NOP)2026-2710 of 20 games of a season | 22 | |
 Paul George (2026-27 BOS)2026-2710 of 20 games of a season | 21 | |
 Collin Gillespie (2026-27 PHX)2026-2710 of 20 games of a season | 20 | |
| Luka Dončić (2026-27 LAL)2026-2710 of 20 games of a season | 20 |
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Method
- The data has steals for every game since 1983-84, so 6,422 player-seasons from before then aren't here.
- 50 player-seasons aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
- An active player whose first 20 games of a season ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.