The Detroit Pistons have had several talented defenders suit up in the red, blue and white throughout their 78 years in the NBA. This article will dig into the greatest steals seasons in franchise history, with Isiah Thomas taking all but one spot in the top five. Note that steals did not become an official NBA stat until the 1973-74 season.

Isiah Thomas – 1984, 2.5 SPG

During the 1983-84 campaign, Thomas appeared in all 82 games and posted averages of 21.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 11.1 assists and 2.5 steals per game. The second overall pick in the 1981 NBA Draft by the Pistons earned a third consecutive All-Star selection, made his first of three straight All-NBA First Team honors, and finished fifth in the MVP race while leading Detroit to a 49-33 record. He tallied 56 double-doubles (po

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