Top 5 steals in Mavericks history: Harper leads, Nowitzki ranks second

The Dallas Mavericks have a history of having numerous players who have created extra possessions for the team through their exceptional steals. Below are the top five players in Mavericks history for steals:

1. Derek Harper ( 1551 steals )

Harper played 12 seasons with the Mavericks , averaging 2 or more steals per game in 4 of those seasons , and was twice named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team.

2. Dirk Nowitzki ( 1210 steals )

Dirk Nowitzki played 21 seasons in Dallas , accumulating 1,210 steals thanks to his long career and significant playing time . A 14 -time All-Star, Nowitzki was ultimately inducted into the Hall of Fame.

3. Jason Kidd ( 954 steals )

Kidd is one of the greatest defensive point guards in NBA history. During his time with the Mavericks, he demonstrated a keen sense of steals, averaging 1.9 steals per game in his rookie season and 2.2 steals per game in his second season .

4. Michael Finley ( 748 steals )

As a wing player, Finley averaged around 20 points per game and was also able to take on important defensive tasks, accumulating 748 steals thanks to his excellent perimeter defense .

5. Jason Terry ( 735 steals )

While Terry is known for his offensive firepower off the bench and clutch shooting, he is equally competitive on the defensive end. He frequently uses aggressive defense and passing lane awareness to create steal opportunities, ultimately ranking among the top five in Mavericks history with 735 steals.

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