John Stockton led the NBA in Steals from 1990–2000 with 278.
That is 10 more steals than second-place Gary Payton.
| Rk | Player | Season | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Stockton | 1991-92 | 278 |
| 2 | Gary Payton | 1995-96 | 268 |
| 3 | Michael Jordan | 1990-91 | 263 |
| 4 | Michael Jordan | 1992-93 | 260 |
| 5 | Alvin Robertson | 1990-91 | 254 |
| 6 | John Stockton | 1990-91 | 254 |
| 7 | Scottie Pippen | 1994-95 | 246 |
| 8 | Tim Hardaway | 1990-91 | 242 |
| 9 | Micheal Williams | 1991-92 | 242 |
| 10 | Mookie Blaylock | 1993-94 | 236 |
| 11 | Scottie Pippen | 1993-94 | 235 |
| 12 | Scottie Pippen | 1990-91 | 235 |
| 13 | Mookie Blaylock | 1995-96 | 234 |
| 14 | Mookie Blaylock | 1996-97 | 233 |
| 15 | John Stockton | 1993-94 | 226 |