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Most steals through the first 3 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 339 a game over his next 2 seasons.

Most steals through the first 3 seasons of an NBA career since 1983-84, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Alvin Robertson1984 – 1987684
Reed Sheppard2024 – 20272026-27 still being played168
Stephon Castle2024 – 20272026-27 still being played161
Jamal Shead2024 – 20272026-27 still being played149
Ronald Holland II2024 – 20272026-27 still being played147
Isaiah Collier2024 – 20272026-27 still being played136
Ja'Kobe Walter2024 – 20272026-27 still being played128
Zaccharie Risacher2024 – 20272026-27 still being played125
Kyle Filipowski2024 – 20272026-27 still being played124
VJ Edgecombe2025 – 20272 of 3 seasons124

Method

  • The data has steals for every game since 1983-84, so 1,787 careers from before then aren't here.
  • 27 careers aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
  • An active player whose first 3 seasons ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.