The Nets have had some prolific defenders in their franchise history, including some players who led the league in steals in a given year. Read on to learn more about the top steals per game seasons in Nets history.

Micheal Ray Richardson (1985) – 3.0 steals per game

Richardson was one of the best defenders to ever suit up for the Nets. In an era where defensive skills were essential to have success in the NBA, Richardson carved out a reputation for being one of the best perimeter defenders in the league. He averaged at least 2.0 swipes per game in all but one of his eight seasons in the NBA, and the 3.0 steals per game he averaged in the 1984-85 season were the second-best mark of his career. He also led the NBA in that category during that campaign, ranking ahead of players such as Joh

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