Alvin Robertson led the NBA in Steals from 1980–1990 with 307.
That is 24 more steals than second-place Michael Jordan.
| Rk | Player | Season | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alvin Robertson | 1985-86 | 307 |
| 2 | Michael Jordan | 1987-88 | 283 |
| 3 | John Stockton | 1987-88 | 279 |
| 4 | Michael Jordan | 1988-89 | 276 |
| 5 | John Stockton | 1988-89 | 274 |
| 6 | Michael Jordan | 1989-90 | 272 |
| 7 | Alvin Robertson | 1986-87 | 260 |
| 8 | Alvin Robertson | 1987-88 | 255 |
| 9 | Micheal Ray Richardson | 1984-85 | 246 |
| 10 | Scottie Pippen | 1989-90 | 242 |
| 11 | Michael Jordan | 1986-87 | 242 |
| 12 | Johnny Moore | 1984-85 | 236 |
| 13 | Lafayette Lever | 1987-88 | 236 |
| 14 | Rickey Green | 1983-84 | 234 |
| 15 | Lafayette Lever | 1984-85 | 229 |