Jason Kidd is the Brooklyn Nets all-time leader in steals.
The Brooklyn Nets’ history spans nearly 60 years, originating in the ABA and encompassing three different eras in the New York-New Jersey area.
Here’s a closer look at the Nets’ top five career steal leaders:
1. Jason Kidd – 950 steals
Jason Kidd left his mark on the game offensively as a maestro with the ball in his hands, creating opportunities for his teammates on a nightly basis. It’s why Kidd also leads the Nets in all-time assists, but he’s an all-time defender as well. Averaging between 1.5 and 2.2 steals per contest during a seven-season stint with the Nets, the 10-time All-Star and nine-time member of the NBA’s All-Defensive Team proved to be a menace on the defensive side of the ball.
2. Darwin Cook – 875 steals
Darwin Cook played six seasons with the Nets and was a solid contributor on both ends of the floor. Cook recorded between 1.3 and 2.4 steals per contest during his tenure and at least 2.0 swipes per game in three different seasons.
3. Kerry Kittles – 803 steals
Kerry Kittles got his NBA career off to a fast start following a prolific college career at Villanova. Kittles carried the momentum into his debut campaign in 1996-97, during which he made the NBA All-Rookie Second Team, in part by averaging 1.9 steals per game. Kittles would go on to average 1.6 steals per game throughout his Nets tenure.
4. Chris Morris – 784 steals
Chris Morris spent the first seven years of his career in the NBA with the Nets, selected fourth overall in the 1988 Draft. Morris’ versatile skillset included plenty of proficiency on the defensive end of the floor, posting 1.3 steals per game as a rookie before averaging between 1.6 and a career-high 1.9 over his next four seasons.
5. Kendall Gill – 652 steals
Kendall Gill was a talented all-around contributor from the onset of his NBA career, and a well-established defensive presence by the time he arrived in New Jersey during the 1995-96 season. Gill recorded a then career-high 2.0 steals per game in his first full Nets season – a figure he’d eclipse three seasons later when he averaged 2.7 steals per game.
