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Most steals through the first 5 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, VJ Edgecombe, would need 334 a game over his next 3 seasons.

Most steals through the first 5 seasons of an NBA career since 1983-84, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Alvin Robertson1984 – 19891,124
Dyson Daniels2022 – 20272026-27 still being played542
Cason Wallace2023 – 20274 of 5 seasons353
Jalen Williams2022 – 20272026-27 still being played336
Ausar Thompson2023 – 20274 of 5 seasons322
Tari Eason2022 – 20272026-27 still being played309
Amen Thompson2023 – 20274 of 5 seasons307
Toumani Camara2023 – 20274 of 5 seasons283
Keon Ellis2022 – 20272026-27 still being played272
Andrew Nembhard2022 – 20272026-27 still being played268

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.