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The 'NBA yearly steals-per-game leaders since the merger' quiz
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The 'NBA yearly steals-per-game leaders since the merger' quiz

Created on April 17, 2025  |  Total tries: 8562  |  Average Score: 33.0 out of 49  (67%)  |  Quiz FAQ   

If the Atlanta Hawks want to live to see the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, they're going to need a much stronger defensive performance. While Dyson Daniels may not be getting much shine as a candidate for Defensive Player of the Year, he's still a game changer for the Hawks. Daniels became the first person in the 21st Century to average three steals-per-contest in 2024-25 at exactly 3.0 to lead the NBA.

After allowing 120 points to the Orlando Magic in the 7/8 Play-In Tournament game (and zero Dyson steals for just the fourth time this season), Hawks fans will look for a step up against the Miami Heat. 

Which brings us to today's quiz. How many of the NBA players to lead the league in steals per game since the merger (1976-77) can you name in five minutes?

Good luck!

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Quiz Clue: Season / Team / Jersey #  |  Created on April 17, 2025  |  Total tries: 8562  |  Average Score: 33.0 out of 49  (67%)  |  Quiz FAQ   
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2024-25 / ATL / #5
Dyson Daniels
2023-24 / SAC / #5
De'Aaron Fox
2022-23 / TOR / #3
OG Anunoby
2021-22 / SA / #5
Dejounte Murray
2020-21 / MIA / #22
Jimmy Butler
2019-20 / PHI / #25
Ben Simmons
2018-19 / OKC / #13
Paul George
2017-18 / IND / #4
Victor Oladipo
2016-17 / GSW / #23
Draymond Green
2015-16 / GSW / #30
Stephen Curry
2014-15 / SA / #2
Kawhi Leonard
2013-14 / LAC / #3
Chris Paul
2012-13 / LAC / #3
Chris Paul
2011-12 / LAC / #3
Chris Paul
2010-11 / NO / #3
Chris Paul
2009-10 / BOS / #9
Rajon Rondo
2008-09 / NO / #3
Chris Paul
2007-08 / NO / #3
Chris Paul
2006-07 / GSW / #5
Baron Davis
2005-06 / CHA / #3
Gerald Wallace
2004-05 / WAS / #20
Larry Hughes
2003-04 / NO / #1
Baron Davis
2002-03 / PHI / #3
Allen Iverson
2001-02 / PHI / #3
Allen Iverson
2000-01 / PHI / #3
Allen Iverson
1999-00 / CHA / #6
Eddie Jones
1998-99 / NJ / #13
Kendall Gill
1997-98 / ATL / #10
Mookie Blaylock
1996-97 / ATL / #10
Mookie Blaylock
1995-96 / SEA / #20
Gary Payton
1994-95 / CHI / #33
Scottie Pippen
1993-94 / SEA / #10
Nate McMillan
1992-93 / CHI / #23
Michael Jordan
1991-92 / UTAH / #12
John Stockton
1990-91 / MIL / #21
Alvin Robertson
1989-90 / CHI / #23
Michael Jordan
1988-89 / UTAH / #12
John Stockton
1987-88 / CHI / #23
Michael Jordan
1986-87 / SA / #21
Alvin Robertson
1985-86 / SA / #21
Alvin Robertson
1984-85 / NJ / #20
Michael Ray Richardson
1983-84 / UTAH / #14
Rickey Green
1982-83 / NYK/GSW / #20
Michael Ray Richardson
1981-82 / LAL / #32
Magic Johnson
1980-81 / LAL / #32
Magic Johnson
1979-80 / NYK / #20
Michael Ray Richardson
1978-79 / DET / #30
M.L. Carr
1977-78 / PHX / #30
Ron Lee
1976-77 / IND / #10
Don Buse

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