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Top NBA Steal Leaders: Thomas, Carr, Lever Shine
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Story summary
- Isiah Thomas holds the Detroit Pistons' franchise record with 204 steals in 1984, averaging 2.5 steals per game (SPG).
- M.L. Carr also averaged 2.5 SPG in 1979, demonstrating strong defensive skills.
- Fat Lever led the Denver Nuggets with 2.7 SPG in 1988 and 1989, ranking among the league's top defenders.
- Hakeem Olajuwon averaged 2.6 SPG for the Houston Rockets in 1989, while James Harden recorded 2.0 SPG in 2019.
