Chris Paul has now led the league in steals per game 6 times

[Psileas]

Just thought it's worth mentioning, because steals don't get enough attention. Since 1974, when steals started officially being counted, nobody else has led the league in spg more than 3 times, and Paul has doubled that. Plus 3 assist titles.
He also had the 3rd highest average in 2010, but missed too many games to qualify.

[moe94]

Any chance he catches Stockton?

[navy]

He sometimes has more steals then turnovers.

[Young X]

Also led the league in APG and AST/TO ratio <---has anyone else ever done that before? Stockton?

[Psileas]

Any chance he catches Stockton?

Not much, Stockton's peak averages were still higher and at times he misses a bit too many games.

[Akrazotile]

Any chance he catches Stockton?

Physically I don't think he'll have the longevity to do it.

It is impressive though, considering he doesn't just abandon his defensive responsibility in order to chase steals. He's just a good defender.

[notatop29pg]

First player in history to lead league in assists and steals 3 times.

He giveth and taketh away.

:bowdown:

[Maga_1]

Yea, Ricky has 36 more steals... he should be the real leader of that stat.

[Legends66NBA7]

Any chance he catches Stockton?

In total steals ?

No way. The record stands at 3,265. Paul has 1,485 total career steals. Stockton already peaked higher in total steals and per game than Paul has.

Durability is so key here and Stockton was arguably Top 3-5 range in this category of all-time players, if not higher. Stockton missed 18 games out of a possible 1522 games. That's 98.8% of games he played in. Only 2 out of his 19 seasons he missed any game.

Paul, while impressive, won't catch Stockton because I see him breaking down with injuries sooner. He has already missed too much time for him to keep a high amount of total steals to chase the record.

[Bob Dole]

Freaking love cp3.

2nd best pg of all time (3rd if you count Oscar as a point)

[ABfor3]

Great all around player and people really wanna say Curry>CP3? .there's a lot more things to basketball than just scoring

[navy]

Freaking love cp3.

2nd best pg of all time (3rd if you count Oscar as a point)
....

:oldlol:

[coin24]

Freaking love cp3.

2nd best pg of all time (3rd if you count Oscar as a point)

:roll: :roll:

[JohnFreeman]

He should show up in the playoffs occasionally

[Doranku]

In total steals ?

No way. The record stands at 3,265. Paul has 1,485 total career steals. Stockton already peaked higher in total steals and per game than Paul has.

Durability is so key here and Stockton was arguably Top 3-5 range in this category of all-time players, if not higher. Stockton missed 18 games out of a possible 1522 games. That's 98.8% of games he played in. Only 2 out of his 19 seasons he missed any game.

Paul, while impressive, won't catch Stockton because I see him breaking down with injuries sooner. He has already missed too much time for him to keep a high amount of total steals to chase the record.

That is absolutely absurd.

[TheCorporation]

Yea, Ricky has 36 more steals... he should be the real leader of that stat.

steals PER GAME

[navy]

He should show up in the playoffs occasionally
He does.

[toooo]

Yea, Ricky has 36 more steals... he should be the real leader of that stat.

:facepalm No.

[BlackVVaves]

He should show up in the playoffs occasionally

That's what I'm saying doe. Just get to the Conference Finals a couple times man. Been 9 years.