Most steals through the first 5 seasons of an NBA career since 1983-84, among active players
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Include:
Alvin Robertson’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, VJ Edgecombe, would need 334 a game over his next 3 seasons.
| # | Player and seasons | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alvin Robertson1984 – 1989 | 1,124 | |
| Dyson Daniels2022 – 20272026-27 still being played | 542 | |
| Cason Wallace2023 – 20274 of 5 seasons | 353 | |
| Jalen Williams2022 – 20272026-27 still being played | 336 | |
| Ausar Thompson2023 – 20274 of 5 seasons | 322 | |
| Tari Eason2022 – 20272026-27 still being played | 309 | |
| Amen Thompson2023 – 20274 of 5 seasons | 307 | |
| Toumani Camara2023 – 20274 of 5 seasons | 283 | |
| Keon Ellis2022 – 20272026-27 still being played | 272 | |
| Andrew Nembhard2022 – 20272026-27 still being played | 268 |
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Method
- The data has steals for every game since 1983-84, so 1,787 careers from before then aren't here.
- 29 careers aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
- An active player whose first 5 seasons ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.