# List of NBA career steals leaders

This article provides two lists:
    A list of National Basketball Association players by total career regular season steals.
    A progressive list of steals leaders showing how the record has increased through the years.

## Steals leaders

This is a list of National Basketball Association players by total career regular season leaders in steals.
    Statistics accurate as of March 18, 2025.
| ^ | Active NBA player |
| * | Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame |
| † | Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration |
| Rank | Player | Position(s) | Team(s) played for (years) | Total steals | Games played | Steals per game average |
| 1 | John Stockton* | PG | Utah Jazz (1984–2003) | 3,265 | 1,504 | 2.17 |
| 2 | Chris Paul^ | PG | New Orleans Hornets (2005–2011) Los Angeles Clippers (2011–2017) Houston Rockets (2017–2019) Oklahoma City Thunder (2019–2020) Phoenix Suns (2020–2023) Golden State Warriors (2023–2024) San Antonio Spurs (2024–present) | 2,700 | 1,339 | 2.02 |
| 3 | Jason Kidd* | PG | Dallas Mavericks (1994–1996, 2008–2012) Phoenix Suns (1996–2001) New Jersey Nets (2001–2008) New York Knicks (2012–2013) | 2,684 | 1,391 | 1.93 |
| 4 | Michael Jordan* | SG | Chicago Bulls (1984–1993, 1995–1998) Washington Wizards (2001–2003) | 2,514 | 1,072 | 2.35 |
| 5 | Gary Payton* | PG | Seattle SuperSonics (1990–2003) Milwaukee Bucks (2003) Los Angeles Lakers (2003–2004) Boston Celtics (2004–2005) Miami Heat (2005–2007) | 2,445 | 1,335 | 1.83 |
| 6 | LeBron James^ | SF | Cleveland Cavaliers (2003–2010, 2014–2018) Miami Heat (2010–2014) Los Angeles Lakers (2018–present) | 2,327 | 1,550 | 1.50 |
| 7 | Maurice Cheeks* | PG | Philadelphia 76ers (1978–1989) San Antonio Spurs (1989–1990) New York Knicks (1990–1991) Atlanta Hawks (1991–1992) New Jersey Nets (1993) | 2,310 | 1,101 | 2.10 |
| 8 | Scottie Pippen* | SF | Chicago Bulls (1987–1998, 2003–2004) Houston Rockets (1999) Portland Trail Blazers (1999–2003) | 2,307 | 1,178 | 1.96 |
| 9 | Clyde Drexler* | SG | Portland Trail Blazers (1983–1995) Houston Rockets (1995–1998) | 2,207 | 1,086 | 2.03 |
| 10 | Hakeem Olajuwon* | C | Houston Rockets (1984–2001) Toronto Raptors (2001–2002) | 2,162 | 1,238 | 1.75 |
| 11 | Alvin Robertson | SG | San Antonio Spurs (1984–1989) Milwaukee Bucks (1989–1993) Detroit Pistons (1993) Toronto Raptors (1995–1996) | 2,112 | 779 | 2.71 |
| 12 | Karl Malone* | PF | Utah Jazz (1985–2003) Los Angeles Lakers (2003–2004) | 2,085 | 1,476 | 1.41 |
| 13 | Mookie Blaylock | PG | New Jersey Nets (1989–1992) Atlanta Hawks (1992–1999) Golden State Warriors (1999–2002) | 2,075 | 889 | 2.33 |
| 14 | Allen Iverson* | SG/PG | Philadelphia 76ers (1996–2006, 2009–2010) Denver Nuggets (2006–2008) Detroit Pistons (2008–2009) Memphis Grizzlies (2009) | 1,983 | 914 | 2.17 |
| 15 | Derek Harper | PG | Dallas Mavericks (1983–1994, 1996–1997) New York Knicks (1994–1996) Orlando Magic (1997–1998) Los Angeles Lakers (1999) | 1,957 | 1,199 | 1.63 |
| 16 | Kobe Bryant* | SG | Los Angeles Lakers (1996–2016) | 1,944 | 1,346 | 1.44 |
| 17 | Russell Westbrook^ | PG | Oklahoma City Thunder (2008–2019) Houston Rockets (2019–2020) Washington Wizards (2020–2021) Los Angeles Lakers (2021–2023) Los Angeles Clippers (2023–2024) Denver Nuggets (2024–present) | 1,936 | 1,224 | 1.58 |
| 18 | Isiah Thomas* | PG | Detroit Pistons (1981–1994) | 1,861 | 979 | 1.90 |
| 19 | Kevin Garnett* | PF | Minnesota Timberwolves (1995–2007, 2015–2016) Boston Celtics (2007–2013) Brooklyn Nets (2013–2015) | 1,859 | 1,462 | 1.27 |
| 20 | Andre Iguodala$^†$ | SF/SG | Philadelphia 76ers (2004–2012) Denver Nuggets (2012–2013) Golden State Warriors (2013–2019, 2021–2023) Miami Heat (2020–2021) | 1,765 | 1,231 | 1.43 |
| 21 | Shawn Marion | SF/PF | Phoenix Suns (1999–2008) Miami Heat (2008–2009) Toronto Raptors (2009) Dallas Mavericks (2009–2014) Cleveland Cavaliers (2014–2015) | 1,759 | 1,163 | 1.53 |
| 22 | Paul Pierce* | SF/SG | Boston Celtics (1998–2013) Brooklyn Nets (2013–2014) Washington Wizards (2014–2015) Los Angeles Clippers (2015–2017) | 1,752 | 1,343 | 1.30 |
| 23 | Magic Johnson* | PG/SG | Los Angeles Lakers (1979–1991, 1996) | 1,724 | 906 | 1.90 |
| 24 | Metta World Peace | SF | Chicago Bulls (1999–2002) Indiana Pacers (2002–2006) Sacramento Kings (2006–2008) Houston Rockets (2008–2009) Los Angeles Lakers (2009–2013, 2015–2017) New York Knicks (2013–2014) | 1,721 | 991 | 1.74 |
| 25 | Ron Harper | SG/PG | Cleveland Cavaliers (1986–1989) Los Angeles Clippers (1989–1994) Chicago Bulls (1994–1999) Los Angeles Lakers (1999–2001) | 1,716 | 1,009 | 1.70 |
| 26 | James Harden^ | SG/PG | Oklahoma City Thunder (2009–2012) Houston Rockets (2012–2021) Brooklyn Nets (2021–2022) Philadelphia 76ers (2022–2023) Los Angeles Clippers (2023–present) | 1,696 | 1,138 | 1.49 |
| 27 | Fat Lever | PG/SG | Portland Trail Blazers (1982–1984) Denver Nuggets (1984–1990) Dallas Mavericks (1990–1994) | 1,666 | 752 | 2.22 |
| 28 | Charles Barkley* | PF | Philadelphia 76ers (1984–1992) Phoenix Suns (1992–1996) Houston Rockets (1996–2000) | 1,648 | 1,073 | 1.54 |
| 29 | Gus Williams | PG | Golden State Warriors (1975–1977) Seattle SuperSonics (1977–1984) Washington Bullets (1984–1986) Atlanta Hawks (1987) | 1,638 | 825 | 1.99 |
| 30 | Trevor Ariza | SF | New York Knicks (2004–2006) Orlando Magic (2006–2007) Los Angeles Lakers (2007–2009, 2021–2022) Houston Rockets (2009–2010, 2014–2018) New Orleans Hornets (2010–2012) Washington Wizards (2012–2014, 2018–2019) Phoenix Suns (2018) Sacramento Kings (2019–2020) Portland Trail Blazers (2020) Miami Heat (2021) | 1,628 | 1,118 | 1.46 |
| 31 | Hersey Hawkins | SG | Philadelphia 76ers (1988–1993) Charlotte Hornets (1993–1995, 2000–2001) Seattle SuperSonics (1995–1999) Chicago Bulls (1999–2000) | 1,622 | 983 | 1.65 |
| 32 | Eddie Jones | SG | Los Angeles Lakers (1994–1999) Charlotte Hornets (1999–2000) Miami Heat (2000–2005, 2007) Memphis Grizzlies (2005–2007) Dallas Mavericks (2007–2008) | 1,620 | 954 | 1.70 |
| 32 | Dwyane Wade* | SG | Miami Heat (2003–2016, 2018–2019) Chicago Bulls (2016–2017) Cleveland Cavaliers (2017–2018) | 1,620 | 1,054 | 1.54 |
| 34 | Rod Strickland | PG | New York Knicks (1988–1990) San Antonio Spurs (1990–1992) Portland Trail Blazers (1992–1996, 2001) Washington Bullets/Wizards (1996–2001) Miami Heat (2001–2002) Minnesota Timberwolves (2002–2003) Orlando Magic (2003–2004) Toronto Raptors (2004) Houston Rockets (2005) | 1,616 | 1,094 | 1.48 |
| 35 | Thaddeus Young$^†$ | PF | Philadelphia 76ers (2007–2014) Minnesota Timberwolves (2014–2015) Brooklyn Nets (2015–2016) Indiana Pacers (2016–2019) Chicago Bulls (2019–2021) San Antonio Spurs (2021–2022) Toronto Raptors (2022–2024) Phoenix Suns (2024) | 1,612 | 1,172 | 1.38 |
| 36 | Mark Jackson | PG | New York Knicks (1987–1992, 2001–2002) Los Angeles Clippers (1992–1994) Indiana Pacers (1994–1996, 1997–2000) Denver Nuggets (1996–1997) Toronto Raptors (2000–2001) Utah Jazz (2002–2003) Houston Rockets (2004) | 1,608 | 1,296 | 1.24 |
| 37 | Jason Terry | SG/PG | Atlanta Hawks (1999–2004) Dallas Mavericks (2004–2012) Boston Celtics (2012–2013) Brooklyn Nets (2013–2014) Houston Rockets (2014–2016) Milwaukee Bucks (2016–2018) | 1,603 | 1,410 | 1.14 |
| 38 | Mike Conley^ | PG | Memphis Grizzlies (2007–2019) Utah Jazz (2019–2023) Minnesota Timberwolves (2023–present) | 1,594 | 1,160 | 1.40 |
| 39 | Terry Porter | PG | Portland Trail Blazers (1985–1995) Minnesota Timberwolves (1995–1998) Miami Heat (1999) San Antonio Spurs (1999–2002) | 1,583 | 1,274 | 1.24 |
| 40 | Doc Rivers | PG | Atlanta Hawks (1983–1991) Los Angeles Clippers (1991–1992) New York Knicks (1992–1994) San Antonio Spurs (1994–1996) | 1,563 | 864 | 1.81 |
| 41 | Larry Bird* | SF/PF | Boston Celtics (1979–1992) | 1,556 | 897 | 1.73 |
| 42 | Doug Christie | SG | Los Angeles Lakers (1993–1994) New York Knicks (1994–1996) Toronto Raptors (1996–2000) Sacramento Kings (2000–2005) Orlando Magic (2005) Dallas Mavericks (2005) Los Angeles Clippers (2007) | 1,555 | 827 | 1.88 |
| 43 | Andre Miller | PG | Cleveland Cavaliers (1999–2002) Los Angeles Clippers (2002–2003) Denver Nuggets (2003–2006, 2011–2014) Philadelphia 76ers (2006–2009) Portland Trail Blazers (2009–2011) Washington Wizards (2014–2015) Sacramento Kings (2015) Minnesota Timberwolves (2015–2016) San Antonio Spurs (2016) | 1,546 | 1,304 | 1.19 |
| 44 | Nate McMillan | PG/SG | Seattle SuperSonics (1986–1998) | 1,544 | 796 | 1.94 |
| 45 | Paul George^ | SF | Indiana Pacers (2010–2017) Oklahoma City Thunder (2017–2019) Los Angeles Clippers (2019–2024) Philadelphia 76ers (2024–present) | 1,539 | 908 | 1.69 |
| 46 | Stephen Curry^ | PG | Golden State Warriors (2009–present) | 1,537 | 1,015 | 1.51 |
| 47 | Jeff Hornacek | SG | Phoenix Suns (1986–1992) Philadelphia 76ers (1992–1994) Utah Jazz (1994–2000) | 1,536 | 1,077 | 1.43 |
| 48 | Vince Carter* | SG/SF | Toronto Raptors (1998–2004) New Jersey Nets (2004–2009) Orlando Magic (2009–2010) Phoenix Suns (2010–2011) Dallas Mavericks (2011–2014) Memphis Grizzlies (2014–2017) Sacramento Kings (2017–2018) Atlanta Hawks (2018–2020) | 1,530 | 1,540 | 0.99 |
| 48 | Baron Davis | PG | Charlotte Hornets (1999–2002) New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005) Golden State Warriors (2005–2008) Los Angeles Clippers (2008–2011) Cleveland Cavaliers (2011) New York Knicks (2011–2012) | 1,530 | 835 | 1.83 |
| 48 | Chris Mullin* | SF/SG | Golden State Warriors (1985–1997, 2000–2001) Indiana Pacers (1997–2000) | 1,530 | 986 | 1.55 |

## Progressive list of steals leaders

This is a progressive list of steals leaders showing how the record increased through the years.
    Statistics accurate as of March 18, 2025.
| ^ | Active NBA player |
| * | Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame |
| † | Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration |
Team abbreviations :
| ATL | Atlanta Hawks | GSW | Golden State Warriors | MIL | Milwaukee Bucks | OKC | Oklahoma City Thunder | SDC | San Diego Clippers |
| BOS | Boston Celtics | IND | Indiana Pacers | MIN | Minnesota Timberwolves | PHI | Philadelphia 76ers | SEA | Seattle SuperSonics |
| CHO | Charlotte Hornets | LAC | Los Angeles Clippers | NJN | New Jersey Nets | PHX | Phoenix Suns | TOR | Toronto Raptors |
| CHI | Chicago Bulls | LAL | Los Angeles Lakers | NOH | New Orleans Hornets | POR | Portland Trail Blazers | UTA | Utah Jazz |
| CLE | Cleveland Cavaliers | MEM | Memphis Grizzlies | NOP | New Orleans Pelicans | SAC | Sacramento Kings | WAS | Washington Wizards |
| DAL | Dallas Mavericks | MIA | Miami Heat | NYK | New York Knicks | SAS | San Antonio Spurs | WSB | Washington Bullets |
Steals leaders at the end of every season :
| Season | Year-by-year leader | Steals | Active player leader | Steals | Career record | Steals | Single-season record | Steals | Season |
| 1973–74 | Larry Steele000POR | 217 | Larry Steele000POR | 217 | Larry Steele000POR | 217 | Larry Steele000POR | 217 | 1973–74 |
| 1974–75 | Rick Barry*000GSW | 228 | Larry Steele000POR | 400 | Larry Steele000POR | 400 | Rick Barry*000GSW | 228 | 1974–75 |
| 1975–76 | Slick Watts000SEA | 261 | Rick Barry*000GSW | 599 | Rick Barry*000GSW | 599 | Slick Watts000SEA | 261 | 1975–76 |
| 1976–77 | Don Buse000IND | 281 | Slick Watts000SEA | 780 | Slick Watts000SEA | 780 | Don Buse000IND | 281 | 1976–77 |
| 1977–78 | Ron Lee000PHX | 225 | Rick Barry*000GSW | 929 | Rick Barry*000GSW | 929 | Don Buse000IND | 281 | 1977–78 |
| 1978–79 | Norm Nixon000LAL Eddie Jordan000NJN | 201 | Rick Barry*000GSW | 1,024 | Rick Barry*000GSW | 1,024 | Don Buse000IND | 281 | 1978–79 |
| 1979–80 | Micheal Ray Richardson00NYK | 265 | Randy Smith 00CLE 1979–81 000NYK 1981–82 000SDC & ATL 1982–83 | 1,143 | Randy Smith 00CLE 1979–81 000NYK 1981–82 000SDC & ATL 1982–83 | 1,143 | Don Buse000IND | 281 | 1979–80 |
| 1980–81 | Micheal Ray Richardson00NYK | 232 | Randy Smith 00CLE 1979–81 000NYK 1981–82 000SDC & ATL 1982–83 | 1,256 | Randy Smith 00CLE 1979–81 000NYK 1981–82 000SDC & ATL 1982–83 | 1,256 | Don Buse000IND | 281 | 1980–81 |
| 1981–82 | Micheal Ray Richardson00NYK | 213 | Randy Smith 00CLE 1979–81 000NYK 1981–82 000SDC & ATL 1982–83 | 1,347 | Randy Smith 00CLE 1979–81 000NYK 1981–82 000SDC & ATL 1982–83 | 1,347 | Don Buse000IND | 281 | 1981–82 |
| 1982–83 | Rickey Green000UTA | 220 | Randy Smith 00CLE 1979–81 000NYK 1981–82 000SDC & ATL 1982–83 | 1,403 | Randy Smith 00CLE 1979–81 000NYK 1981–82 000SDC & ATL 1982–83 | 1,403 | Don Buse000IND | 281 | 1982–83 |
| 1983–84 | Rickey Green000UTA | 215 | Gus Williams 000SEA 1983–84 000WSB 1984–86 | 1,347 | Randy Smith 00CLE 1979–81 000NYK 1981–82 000SDC & ATL 1982–83 | 1,403 | Don Buse000IND | 281 | 1983–84 |
| 1984–85 | Micheal Ray Richardson00NJN | 243 | Gus Williams 000SEA 1983–84 000WSB 1984–86 | 1,525 | Gus Williams000WSB | 1,525 | Don Buse000IND | 281 | 1984–85 |
| 1985–86 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | Gus Williams 000SEA 1983–84 000WSB 1984–86 | 1,621 | Gus Williams000WSB | 1,621 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 1985–86 |
| 1986–87 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 260 | Maurice Cheeks* 00PHI 1986–89 000SAS 1989–90 000NYK 1990–91 000ATL 1991–92 000NJN 1992–93 | 1,670 | Maurice Cheeks* 00PHI 1986–89 000SAS 1989–90 000NYK 1990–91 000ATL 1991–92 000NJN 1992–93 | 1,670 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 1986–87 |
| 1987–88 | Michael Jordan*000CHI | 259 | Maurice Cheeks* 00PHI 1986–89 000SAS 1989–90 000NYK 1990–91 000ATL 1991–92 000NJN 1992–93 | 1,837 | Maurice Cheeks* 00PHI 1986–89 000SAS 1989–90 000NYK 1990–91 000ATL 1991–92 000NJN 1992–93 | 1,837 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 1987–88 |
| 1988–89 | John Stockton*000UTA | 263 | Maurice Cheeks* 00PHI 1986–89 000SAS 1989–90 000NYK 1990–91 000ATL 1991–92 000NJN 1992–93 | 1,942 | Maurice Cheeks* 00PHI 1986–89 000SAS 1989–90 000NYK 1990–91 000ATL 1991–92 000NJN 1992–93 | 1,942 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 1988–89 |
| 1989–90 | Michael Jordan*000CHI | 227 | Maurice Cheeks* 00PHI 1986–89 000SAS 1989–90 000NYK 1990–91 000ATL 1991–92 000NJN 1992–93 | 2,066 | Maurice Cheeks* 00PHI 1986–89 000SAS 1989–90 000NYK 1990–91 000ATL 1991–92 000NJN 1992–93 | 2,066 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 1989–90 |
| 1990–91 | Alvin Robertson000MIL | 246 | Maurice Cheeks* 00PHI 1986–89 000SAS 1989–90 000NYK 1990–91 000ATL 1991–92 000NJN 1992–93 | 2,194 | Maurice Cheeks* 00PHI 1986–89 000SAS 1989–90 000NYK 1990–91 000ATL 1991–92 000NJN 1992–93 | 2,194 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 1990–91 |
| 1991–92 | John Stockton*000UTA | 244 | Maurice Cheeks* 00PHI 1986–89 000SAS 1989–90 000NYK 1990–91 000ATL 1991–92 000NJN 1992–93 | 2,277 | Maurice Cheeks* 00PHI 1986–89 000SAS 1989–90 000NYK 1990–91 000ATL 1991–92 000NJN 1992–93 | 2,277 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 1991–92 |
| 1992–93 | Michael Jordan*000CHI | 221 | Maurice Cheeks* 00PHI 1986–89 000SAS 1989–90 000NYK 1990–91 000ATL 1991–92 000NJN 1992–93 | 2,310 | Maurice Cheeks* 00PHI 1986–89 000SAS 1989–90 000NYK 1990–91 000ATL 1991–92 000NJN 1992–93 | 2,310 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 1992–93 |
| 1993–94 | Nate McMillan000SEA | 216 | John Stockton*000UTA | 2,031 | Maurice Cheeks* 00PHI 1986–89 000SAS 1989–90 000NYK 1990–91 000ATL 1991–92 000NJN 1992–93 | 2,310 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 1993–94 |
| 1994–95 | Scottie Pippen*000CHI | 232 | John Stockton*000UTA | 2,225 | Maurice Cheeks* 00PHI 1986–89 000SAS 1989–90 000NYK 1990–91 000ATL 1991–92 000NJN 1992–93 | 2,310 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 1994–95 |
| 1995–96 | Gary Payton*000SEA | 231 | John Stockton*000UTA | 2,365 | John Stockton*000UTA | 2,365 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 1995–96 |
| 1996–97 | Mookie Blaylock000ATL | 212 | John Stockton*000UTA | 2,531 | John Stockton*000UTA | 2,531 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 1996–97 |
| 1997–98 | Brevin Knight000CLE | 196 | John Stockton*000UTA | 2,620 | John Stockton*000UTA | 2,620 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 1997–98 |
| 1998–99 | Kendall Gill000NJN | 134 | John Stockton*000UTA | 2,701 | John Stockton*000UTA | 2,701 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 1998–99 |
| 1999–00 | Eddie Jones000CHO | 192 | John Stockton*000UTA | 2,844 | John Stockton*000UTA | 2,844 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 1999–00 |
| 2000–01 | Doug Christie000SAC | 183 | John Stockton*000UTA | 2,976 | John Stockton*000UTA | 2,976 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2000–01 |
| 2001–02 | Jason Kidd*000NJN | 175 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,128 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,128 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2001–02 |
| 2002–03 | Allen Iverson*000PHI | 225 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2002–03 |
| 2003–04 | Shawn Marion000PHX | 167 | Scottie Pippen*000CHI | 2,307 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2003–04 |
| 2004–05 | Allen Iverson*000PHI | 180 | Gary Payton* 000BOS 2004–05 000MIA 2005–07 | 2,331 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2004–05 |
| 2005–06 | Chris Paul^000NOK | 175 | Gary Payton* 000BOS 2004–05 000MIA 2005–07 | 2,402 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2005–06 |
| 2006–07 | Shawn Marion000PHX | 156 | Gary Payton* 000BOS 2004–05 000MIA 2005–07 | 2,445 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2006–07 |
| 2007–08 | Chris Paul^000NOH | 217 | Jason Kidd* 000NJN 2007–08 000DAL 2008–12 000NYK 2012–13 | 2,038 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2007–08 |
| 2008–09 | Chris Paul^000NOH | 216 | Jason Kidd* 000NJN 2007–08 000DAL 2008–12 000NYK 2012–13 | 2,198 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2008–09 |
| 2009–10 | Rajon Rondo000BOS | 189 | Jason Kidd* 000NJN 2007–08 000DAL 2008–12 000NYK 2012–13 | 2,343 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2009–10 |
| 2010–11 | Chris Paul^ 000NOH 2010–11 000LAC 2011–12 | 188 | Jason Kidd* 000NJN 2007–08 000DAL 2008–12 000NYK 2012–13 | 2,477 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2010–11 |
| 2011–12 | Chris Paul^ 000NOH 2010–11 000LAC 2011–12 | 152 | Jason Kidd* 000NJN 2007–08 000DAL 2008–12 000NYK 2012–13 | 2,559 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2011–12 |
| 2012–13 | Mike Conley^000MEM | 174 | Jason Kidd* 000NJN 2007–08 000DAL 2008–12 000NYK 2012–13 | 2,684 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2012–13 |
| 2013–14 | Ricky Rubio$^†$000MIN | 191 | Kobe Bryant*000LAL | 1,835 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2013–14 |
| 2014–15 | Stephen Curry^000GSW | 163 | Kobe Bryant*000LAL | 1,882 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2014–15 |
| 2015–16 | Stephen Curry^000GSW | 169 | Kobe Bryant*000LAL | 1,944 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2015–16 |
| 2016–17 | John Wall$^†$000WAS | 157 | Chris Paul^ 000LAC 2016–17 000HOU 2017–19 000OKC 2019–20 000PHX 2020–23 000GSW 2023–24 000SAS 2024– | 1,912 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2016–17 |
| 2017–18 | Victor Oladipo$^†$000IND | 177 | Chris Paul^ 000LAC 2016–17 000HOU 2017–19 000OKC 2019–20 000PHX 2020–23 000GSW 2023–24 000SAS 2024– | 2,008 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2017–18 |
| 2018–19 | Paul George^000OKC | 170 | Chris Paul^ 000LAC 2016–17 000HOU 2017–19 000OKC 2019–20 000PHX 2020–23 000GSW 2023–24 000SAS 2024– | 2,122 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2018–19 |
| 2019–20 | James Harden^000HOU | 125 | Chris Paul^ 000LAC 2016–17 000HOU 2017–19 000OKC 2019–20 000PHX 2020–23 000GSW 2023–24 000SAS 2024– | 2,233 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2019–20 |
| 2020–21 | T. J. McConnell^000IND | 128 | Chris Paul^ 000LAC 2016–17 000HOU 2017–19 000OKC 2019–20 000PHX 2020–23 000GSW 2023–24 000SAS 2024– | 2,332 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2020–21 |
| 2021–22 | Dejounte Murray^000SAS | 138 | Chris Paul^ 000LAC 2016–17 000HOU 2017–19 000OKC 2019–20 000PHX 2020–23 000GSW 2023–24 000SAS 2024– | 2,453 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2021–22 |
| 2022–23 | OG Anunoby^000TOR | 128 | Chris Paul^ 000LAC 2016–17 000HOU 2017–19 000OKC 2019–20 000PHX 2020–23 000GSW 2023–24 000SAS 2024– | 2,544 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2022–23 |
| 2023–24 | De'Aaron Fox^000SAC Shai Gilgeous-Alexander^000OKC | 150 | Chris Paul^ 000LAC 2016–17 000HOU 2017–19 000OKC 2019–20 000PHX 2020–23 000GSW 2023–24 000SAS 2024– | 2,614 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2023–24 |
| 2024–25 | Dyson Daniels^000ATL | 194 | Chris Paul^ 000LAC 2016–17 000HOU 2017–19 000OKC 2019–20 000PHX 2020–23 000GSW 2023–24 000SAS 2024– | 2,700 | John Stockton*000UTA | 3,265 | Alvin Robertson000SAS | 301 | 2024–25 |
| Season | Year-by-year leader | Steals | Active player leader | Steals | Career record | Steals | Single-season record | Steals | Season |