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The NBA started tracking steals in the 73-74 season. The first person to lead the league in steals was Larry Steele. (alien.top)
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Larry Steele was the first player to lead the league in steals with 2.7 a game. His nickname was "Man of Steal."

The first player to lead the league in blocks was Elmore Smith. Not quite as cool of a name.

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[–] imadogg@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

According to commentators at the time, Jerry West would have games with double digit steals.

The stat got added in his final year, and he averaged 2.6spg. Imagine him in his prime