LeBron passes Stockton on NBA's all-time postseason steals list
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Utah Jazz legend John Stockton may reign supreme as the NBA's all-time leader in steals, but when it comes to his success during the postseason in that department, the crown is not his to have.
Early in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night, Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James moved past Stockton for fourth place with the 339th steal of his playoff career.
.@KingJames with the swipe to pass John Stockton for fourth in postseason steals in #NBAHistory. pic.twitter.com/mgvKD4Xm5e
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) June 6, 2016
NBA's All-Time Playoff Steals List
| Rank | Player | Steals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottie Pippen | 395 |
| 2 | Michael Jordan | 376 |
| 3 | Magic Johnson | 358 |
| 4 | LeBron James | 339 |
| 5 | John Stockton | 338 |
| 6 | Kobe Bryant | 310 |
| 7 | Jason Kidd | 302 |
| 8 | Larry Bird | 296 |
| 9 | Maurice Cheeks | 295 |
| 10 | Clyde Drexler | 278 |
(courtesy: landofbasketball.com)