# List of NBA career playoff turnovers leaders

This article provides two lists:
    A list of National Basketball Association (NBA) players by total career playoff turnovers recorded.
    A progressive list of turnover leaders showing how the record has increased through the years.

## Career playoff turnover leaders

This is a list of National Basketball Association players by total career playoff turnovers recorded.
    Statistics accurate as of the 2024 NBA playoffs.
| ^ | Active NBA player |
| * | Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame |
| Rank | Player | Position(s) | Playoff team(s) played for (years) | Total turnovers | Games played | Turnovers per game average |
| 1 | LeBron James^ | SF | Cleveland Cavaliers (2006–2010, 2015–2018) Miami Heat (2011–2014) Los Angeles Lakers (2020–2021, 2023–2024) | 1,034 | 287 | 3.60 |
| 2 | Magic Johnson* | PG | Los Angeles Lakers (1980–1991, 1996) | 696 | 190 | 3.66 |
| 3 | Shaquille O'Neal* | C | Orlando Magic (1994–1996) Los Angeles Lakers (1997–2004) Miami Heat (2005–2007) Phoenix Suns (2008) Cleveland Cavaliers (2010) Boston Celtics (2011) | 649 | 216 | 3.00 |
| 4 | Kobe Bryant* | SG | Los Angeles Lakers (1997–2004, 2006–2012) | 647 | 220 | 2.94 |
| 5 | Tim Duncan* | PF/C | San Antonio Spurs (1998–1999, 2001–2016) | 633 | 251 | 2.52 |
| 6 | Scottie Pippen* | SF | Chicago Bulls (1988–1998) Houston Rockets (1999) Portland Trail Blazers (2000–2003) | 602 | 208 | 2.89 |
| 7 | Tony Parker* | PG | San Antonio Spurs (2002–2018) | 594 | 226 | 2.63 |
| 8 | Dwyane Wade* | SG | Miami Heat (2004–2007, 2009–2014, 2016, 2018) Chicago Bulls (2017) | 583 | 177 | 3.29 |
| 9 | James Harden^ | SG/PG | Oklahoma City Thunder (2010–2012), Houston Rockets (2013–2020) Brooklyn Nets (2021) Philadelphia 76ers (2022–2023) Los Angeles Clippers (2024) | 569 | 166 | 3.43 |
| 10 | Kevin Durant^ | SF/PF | Oklahoma City Thunder (2010–2014, 2016) Golden State Warriors (2017–2019) Brooklyn Nets (2021–2022) Phoenix Suns (2023–2024) | 550 | 170 | 3.24 |
| 10 | Karl Malone* | PF | Utah Jazz (1986–2003) Los Angeles Lakers (2004) | 550 | 193 | 2.85 |
| 12 | Michael Jordan* | SG | Chicago Bulls (1985–1993, 1995–1998) | 546 | 179 | 3.05 |
| 13 | John Stockton* | PG | Utah Jazz (1985–2003) | 517 | 182 | 2.84 |
| 14 | Larry Bird* | SF/PF | Boston Celtics (1980–1988, 1990–1992) | 506 | 164 | 3.09 |
| 15 | Stephen Curry^ | PG | Golden State Warriors (2013–2019, 2022–2023) | 489 | 147 | 3.33 |
| 16 | Manu Ginóbili* | SG | San Antonio Spurs (2003–2008, 2010–2018) | 481 | 218 | 2.21 |
| 17 | Dennis Johnson* | PG | Seattle SuperSonics (1978–1980) Phoenix Suns (1981–1983) Boston Celtics (1984–1990) | 480 | 180 | 2.67 |
| 18 | Paul Pierce* | SF | Boston Celtics (2002–2005, 2008–2013) Brooklyn Nets (2014) Washington Wizards (2015) Los Angeles Clippers (2016–2017) | 476 | 170 | 2.80 |
| 19 | Russell Westbrook^ | PG | Oklahoma City Thunder (2010–2014, 2016–2019) Houston Rockets (2020) Washington Wizards (2021) Los Angeles Clippers (2023–2024) | 471 | 122 | 3.86 |
| 20 | Jason Kidd* | PG | Phoenix Suns (1997–2001) New Jersey Nets (2002–2007) Dallas Mavericks (2008–2012) New York Knicks (2013) | 450 | 158 | 2.85 |
| 21 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar* | C | Milwaukee Bucks (1970–1974) Los Angeles Lakers (1977) Los Angeles Lakers (1978–1989) | 447 | 169 | 2.64 |
| 22 | Hakeem Olajuwon* | C | Houston Rockets (1985–1991, 1993–1999) Toronto Raptors (2002) | 424 | 145 | 2.92 |
| 23 | Draymond Green^ | PF | Golden State Warriors (2013–2019, 2022–2023) | 411 | 157 | 2.62 |
| 24 | Clyde Drexler* | SG | Portland Trail Blazers (1984–1994) Houston Rockets (1995–1998) | 397 | 145 | 2.74 |
| 25 | Julius Erving* | SF | Philadelphia 76ers (1977) Philadelphia 76ers (1978–1987) | 396 | 122 | 3.25 |
| Rank | Player | Position(s) | Playoff team(s) played for (years) | Total turnovers | Games played | Turnovers per game average |

## Progressive list of playoff turnover leaders

This is a progressive list of turnover leaders showing how the record increased through the years.
    Statistics accurate as of the 2024 NBA playoffs.
| ^ | Active NBA player |
| * | Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame |
| § | 1st time eligible for Hall of Fame in 2025 |
Team Abbreviations :
| BOS | Boston Celtics | HOU | Houston Rockets | NJN | New Jersey Nets | PHO | Phoenix Suns |
| CHI | Chicago Bulls | IND | Indiana Pacers | NYK | New York Knicks | TOR | Toronto Raptors |
| CLE | Cleveland Cavaliers | LAL | Los Angeles Lakers | OKC | Oklahoma City Thunder | UTA | Utah Jazz |
| DET | Detroit Pistons | MIA | Miami Heat | ORL | Orlando Magic | SEA | Seattle SuperSonics |
| GSW | Golden State Warriors | MIN | Minnesota Timberwolves | PHI | Philadelphia 76ers | WAS | Washington Wizards |
NBA Progressive Leaders and Records for Turnovers for Every Season :
| Season | Year-by-year leader | TOV | Active player leader | TOV | Career record | TOV | Single-season record | TOV | Season |
| 1977–78 | Marvin Webster000SEA | 74 | Marvin Webster000SEA | 74 | Marvin Webster000SEA | 74 | Marvin Webster000SEA | 74 | 1977–78 |
| 1978–79 | Walter Davis*000PHO | 66 | John Johnson000SEA | 117 | John Johnson000SEA | 117 | Marvin Webster000SEA | 74 | 1978–79 |
| 1979–80 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 65 | John Johnson000SEA | 173 | John Johnson000SEA | 173 | Marvin Webster000SEA | 74 | 1979–80 |
| 1980–81 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 62 | Julius Erving*000PHI | 184 | Julius Erving*000PHI | 184 | Marvin Webster000SEA | 74 | 1980–81 |
| 1981–82 | Julius Erving*000PHIAndrew Toney000PHI | 67 | Julius Erving*000PHI | 251 | Julius Erving*000PHI | 251 | Marvin Webster000SEA | 74 | 1981–82 |
| 1982–83 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 64 | Julius Erving*000PHI | 290 | Julius Erving*000PHI | 290 | Marvin Webster000SEA | 74 | 1982–83 |
| 1983–84 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | Julius Erving*000PHI | 311 | Julius Erving*000PHI | 311 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | 1983–84 |
| 1984–85 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 76 | Julius Erving*000PHI | 348 | Julius Erving*000PHI | 348 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | 1984–85 |
| 1985–86 | Ralph Sampson*000HOU | 71 | Julius Erving*000PHI | 387 | Julius Erving*000PHI | 387 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | 1985–86 |
| 1986–87 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 71 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 435 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 435 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | 1986–87 |
| 1987–88 | Isiah Thomas*000DET | 85 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 518 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 518 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | 1987–88 |
| 1988–89 | Michael Jordan*000CHI | 68 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 571 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 571 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | 1988–89 |
| 1989–90 | Isiah Thomas*000DET | 72 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 607 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 607 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | 1989–90 |
| 1990–91 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 77 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 684 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 684 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | 1990–91 |
| 1991–92 | Michael Jordan*000CHI | 81 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 506 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 684 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | 1991–92 |
| 1992–93 | Kevin Johnson000PHO | 84 | Michael Jordan*000 CHI Isiah Thomas*000DET | 369 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 684 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | 1992–93 |
| 1993–94 | Hakeem Olajuwon*000HOU Patrick Ewing*000NYK | 83 | Isiah Thomas*000DET | 369 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 684 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | 1993–94 |
| 1994–95 | Shaquille O'Neal*000ORLPenny Hardaway000ORL | 73 | Michael Jordan*000CHI | 410 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 684 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | 1994–95 |
| 1995–96 | Shawn Kemp000SEA | 80 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 696 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 696 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | 1995–96 |
| 1996–97 | Alonzo Mourning*000MIA | 70 | Michael Jordan*000CHI | 501 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 696 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | 1996–97 |
| 1997–98 | Karl Malone*000UTA | 60 | Michael Jordan*000CHI | 546 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 696 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | 1997–98 |
| 1998–99 | Latrell Sprewell000NYK | 58 | Scottie Pippen*000CHI | 536 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 696 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | 1998–99 |
| 1999–00 | Shaquille O'Neal*000LAL | 56 | Scottie Pippen*000CHI | 573 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 696 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | 1999–00 |
| 2000–01 | Allen Iverson*000PHI | 63 | Scottie Pippen*000CHI | 585 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 696 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | 2000–01 |
| 2001–02 | Jason Kidd*000NJN | 67 | Scottie Pippen*000CHI | 595 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 696 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | 2001–02 |
| 2002–03 | Jason Kidd*000NJN | 79 | Scottie Pippen*000CHI | 602 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 696 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | 2002–03 |
| 2003–04 | Kevin Garnett*000MIN | 75 | Scottie Pippen*000CHI | 602 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 696 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | 2003–04 |
| 2004–05 | Richard Hamilton000DET | 78 | Shaquille O'Neal* 000MIA 2005–07 000PHO 2008–09 000CLE 2009–10 000BOS 2010–11 | 517 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 696 | Larry Bird*000BOS | 87 | 2004–05 |
| 2005–06 | Dwyane Wade*000MIA | 90 | Shaquille O'Neal* 000MIA 2005–07 000PHO 2008–09 000CLE 2009–10 000BOS 2010–11 | 602 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 696 | Dwyane Wade*000MIA | 90 | 2005–06 |
| 2006–07 | Deron Williams000UTA | 68 | Shaquille O'Neal* 000MIA 2005–07 000PHO 2008–09 000CLE 2009–10 000BOS 2010–11 | 616 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 696 | Dwyane Wade*000MIA | 90 | 2006–07 |
| 2007–08 | Paul Pierce*000BOS | 82 | Shaquille O'Neal* 000MIA 2005–07 000PHO 2008–09 000CLE 2009–10 000BOS 2010–11 | 625 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 696 | Dwyane Wade*000MIA | 90 | 2007–08 |
| 2008–09 | Dwight Howard$^§$000ORL | 67 | Shaquille O'Neal* 000MIA 2005–07 000PHO 2008–09 000CLE 2009–10 000BOS 2010–11 | 625 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 696 | Dwyane Wade*000MIA | 90 | 2008–09 |
| 2009–10 | Kobe Bryant*000LAL | 79 | Shaquille O'Neal* 000MIA 2005–07 000PHO 2008–09 000CLE 2009–10 000BOS 2010–11 | 649 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 696 | Dwyane Wade*000MIA | 90 | 2009–10 |
| 2010–11 | Russell Westbrook^000OKC | 78 | Shaquille O'Neal* 000MIA 2005–07 000PHO 2008–09 000CLE 2009–10 000BOS 2010–11 | 649 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 696 | Dwyane Wade*000MIA | 90 | 2010–11 |
| 2011–12 | LeBron James^000MIA | 81 | Kobe Bryant*000LAL | 647 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 696 | Dwyane Wade*000MIA | 90 | 2011–12 |
| 2012–13 | Paul George^000IND | 75 | Kobe Bryant*000LAL | 647 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 696 | Dwyane Wade*000MIA | 90 | 2012–13 |
| 2013–14 | Russell Westbrook^000OKC | 83 | Kobe Bryant*000LAL | 647 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 696 | Dwyane Wade*000MIA | 90 | 2013–14 |
| 2014–15 | Stephen Curry^000GSW LeBron James^000CLE | 82 | Kobe Bryant*000LAL | 647 | Magic Johnson*000LAL | 696 | Dwyane Wade*000MIA | 90 | 2014–15 |
| 2015–16 | Russell Westbrook^000OKC | 78 | LeBron James^ 000CLE 2016–18 000LAL 2018–24 | 700 | LeBron James^ 000CLE 2016–18 000LAL 2018–24 | 700 | Dwyane Wade*000MIA | 90 | 2015–16 |
| 2016–17 | LeBron James^000CLE | 72 | LeBron James^ 000CLE 2016–18 000LAL 2018–24 | 772 | LeBron James^ 000CLE 2016–18 000LAL 2018–24 | 772 | Dwyane Wade*000MIA | 90 | 2016–17 |
| 2017–18 | LeBron James^000CLE | 94 | LeBron James^ 000CLE 2016–18 000LAL 2018–24 | 866 | LeBron James^ 000CLE 2016–18 000LAL 2018–24 | 866 | LeBron James^000CLE | 94 | 2017–18 |
| 2018–19 | Draymond Green^000GSW | 83 | LeBron James^ 000CLE 2016–18 000LAL 2018–24 | 866 | LeBron James^ 000CLE 2016–18 000LAL 2018–24 | 866 | LeBron James^000CLE | 94 | 2018–19 |
| 2019–20 | LeBron James^000LAL | 84 | LeBron James^ 000CLE 2016–18 000LAL 2018–24 | 950 | LeBron James^ 000CLE 2016–18 000LAL 2018–24 | 950 | LeBron James^000CLE | 94 | 2019–20 |
| 2020–21 | Devin Booker^000PHO | 81 | LeBron James^ 000CLE 2016–18 000LAL 2018–24 | 975 | LeBron James^ 000CLE 2016–18 000LAL 2018–24 | 975 | LeBron James^000CLE | 94 | 2020–21 |
| 2021–22 | Jayson Tatum^000BOS | 100 | LeBron James^ 000CLE 2016–18 000LAL 2018–24 | 975 | LeBron James^ 000CLE 2016–18 000LAL 2018–24 | 975 | Jayson Tatum^000BOS | 100 | 2021–22 |
| 2022–23 | Nikola Jokić^000DEN | 70 | LeBron James^ 000CLE 2016–18 000LAL 2018–24 | 1,015 | LeBron James^ 000CLE 2016–18 000LAL 2018–24 | 1,015 | Jayson Tatum^000BOS | 100 | 2022–23 |
| 2023–24 | Luka Dončić^000DAL | 90 | LeBron James^ 000CLE 2016–18 000LAL 2018–24 | 1,034 | LeBron James^ 000CLE 2016–18 000LAL 2018–24 | 1,034 | Jayson Tatum^000BOS | 100 | 2022–23 |
| Season | Year-by-year leader | TOV | Active player leader | TOV | Career record | TOV | Single-season record | TOV | Season |