Usually, being a thief is a very bad thing. In fact, you can end up in jail for doing it. However, pilfering the pill in the NBA is a good thing. Especially during the NBA postseason where each possession is critical to winning not only a game, but a series, and maybe even an NBA championship. Here is a list of the top ball thieves during the NBA playoffs.
- Scottie Pippen - 395 (208)
- Michael Jordan - 376 (179)
- Magic Johnson - 358 (190)
- John Stockton - 338 (182)
- Lary Bird - 296 (164)
- Maurice Cheeks - 295 (133)
- Clyde Drexler - 278 (145)
- Robert Horry - 271 (229)
- Karl Malone - 258 (193)
- Dennis Johnson - 247 (180)
Active players in bold.
Number of playoff games in parentheses.
All-Time NBA Playoffs Records
Games / Points / Rebounds / Assists / Three-Pointers / Steals / Blocks / Field Goal Percentage / Free Throw Percentage
