Alvin Robertson led the NBA in Steals in 1986-87 with 10.
Alvin Robertson shares the top spot with Ron Harper.
| Rk | Player | Team | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alvin Robertson | SAN | 1986-11-22 | 10 |
| 2 | Ron Harper | CLE | 1987-03-10 | 10 |
| 3 | Maurice Cheeks | PHL | 1987-01-05 | 9 |
| 4 | Michael Jordan | CHI | 1987-03-06 | 8 |
| 5 | Alvin Robertson | SAN | 1986-12-22 | 8 |
| 6 | Ron Harper | CLE | 1986-12-17 | 8 |
| 7 | Maurice Cheeks | PHL | 1986-11-07 | 8 |
| 8 | Michael Jordan | CHI | 1987-03-24 | 8 |
| 9 | Clyde Drexler | POR | 1986-11-30 | 8 |
| 10 | Ron Harper | CLE | 1987-01-29 | 8 |
| 11 | Michael Jordan | CHI | 1987-02-22 | 8 |
| 12 | Alvin Robertson | SAN | 1986-11-15 | 7 |
| 13 | Charles Barkley | PHL | 1987-01-27 | 7 |
| 14 | Michael Jordan | CHI | 1987-03-27 | 7 |
| 15 | Hakeem Olajuwon | HOU | 1987-03-10 | 7 |