Magic Johnson led the NBA in Steals in 1981-82 with 9.
Magic Johnson shares the top spot with Jack Sikma.
| Rk | Player | Team | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magic Johnson | LAL | 1981-11-06 | 9 |
| 2 | Jack Sikma | SEA | 1982-01-27 | 9 |
| 3 | John Lucas | WAS | 1981-12-12 | 8 |
| 4 | Eddie Johnson | ATL | 1982-02-26 | 8 |
| 5 | Ray Williams | NJN | 1981-11-08 | 8 |
| 6 | Magic Johnson | LAL | 1982-04-04 | 7 |
| 7 | Danny Ainge | BOS | 1982-03-07 | 7 |
| 8 | Dudley Bradley | PHX | 1981-11-03 | 7 |
| 9 | Gus Williams | SEA | 1981-11-22 | 7 |
| 10 | Gus Williams | SEA | 1981-11-01 | 7 |
| 11 | Micheal Ray Richardson | NYK | 1982-02-23 | 7 |
| 12 | Julius Erving | PHL | 1982-02-21 | 7 |
| 13 | Maurice Cheeks | PHL | 1982-01-13 | 7 |
| 14 | Gus Williams | SEA | 1982-04-02 | 7 |
| 15 | Quinn Buckner | MIL | 1981-12-13 | 7 |