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By the Numbers
Daniels historic pursuit of The GOAT and The Glove
Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks plays defends Luka Doncic during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 9, 2025 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images
Dyson Daniels extends his steal streak to 62 games after setting NBA record for 21-year-old players
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Australian Dyson Daniels is seventh all-time on the list for consecutive NBA games with at least one steal.
He also holds the NBA all-time record for the most steals and steals per game by a 21-year-old, established last season when he stripped 229 steals at 3.01 per game in a single season.
Daniels, now 22, broke the Atlanta Hawks franchise record against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, November 9 (AEDT) and now has Gary "The Glove" Payton, Mike Conley and Victor Oladipo in his sights.
The Bendigo-born two-way guard has snatched at least one steal in 62 straight games. Future First Ballot Hall of Famer Chris Paul holds the all-time NBA record with 108 straight games with a steal. Alvin Robertson, who holds the record for steals in a single season at 301, is second with 105 straight games. Daniels needs a steal in his three games move into fourth behind Michael Jordan.
Top 10 Steals (1) in Consecutive Games
1. Chris Paul – 108 (NOH, NOK) – 2007-04-13 to 2008-12-23
2. Alvin Robertson – 105 (SAS) – 1985-11-06 to 1986-12-29
3. Michael Jordan – 77 (CHI) – 1988-03-25 to 1989-03-17
4. Victor Oladipo – 64 (IND) – 2017-11-08 to 2018-04-08
5. Mike Conley – 64 (MEM) – 2012-11-16 to 2013-03-30
6. Gary Payton – 63 (SEA) – 1996-02-03 to 1996-12-17
7. Dyson Daniels – 62 (ATL) – 2024-12-14 to 2025-11-08
8. Chris Paul – 55 (LAC, NOH) – 2011-03-27 to 2012-03-30
9. Gary Payton – 55 (SEA) – 1995-03-26 to 1996-01-26
10. Ron Harper – 53 (CLE) – 1988-04-06 to 1989-02-07
Daniels, in his first year with the Hawks after being trade by the New Orleans Pelicans, won the NBA's Most Improved Player last season, finishing the regular season leading the NBA in six key defensive categories:
- Steals: 229
- Steals per game: 3.01
- Total deflections: 443
- Deflections per game: 5.8
- Total stocks: 284 (steals + blocks)
- Total stops: 297 (steals + blocks + offensive fouls drawn)
The 229 steals is the most in a single season since Defensive Player of the Year Gary Payton in 1996.
Top 15 NBA All-time Steals by a Player aged 21
1. Dyson Daniels – 229 (2024-25, Age 21, 76 G) – 3.01 spg
2. Isiah Thomas – 199 (1982-83, Age 21, 81 G) – 2.46 spg
3. Michael Jordan – 196 (1984-85, Age 21, 82 G) – 2.39 spg
4. Baron Davis – 170 (2000-01, Age 21, 82 G) – 2.07 spg
5. Allen Iverson – 157 (1996-97, Age 21, 76 G) – 2.07 spg
6. Metta World Peace – 152 (2000-01, Age 21, 76 G) – 2.00 spg
7. Stephen Curry – 152 (2009-10, Age 21, 80 G) – 1.90 spg
8. Jason Kidd – 151 (1994-95, Age 21, 79 G) – 1.91 spg
9. Antoine Walker – 142 (1997-98, Age 21, 82 G) – 1.73 spg
10. Clark Kellogg – 141 (1982-83, Age 21, 81 G) – 1.74 spg
11. Ben Simmons – 140 (2017-18, Age 21, 81 G) – 1.73 spg
12. Kevin Garnett – 139 (1997-98, Age 21, 82 G) – 1.70 spg
13. John Drew – 138 (1975-76, Age 21, 77 G) – 1.79 spg
14. Andre Iguodala – 138 (2004-05, Age 21, 82 G) – 1.68 spg
15. Tyrese Haliburton – 134 (2021-22, Age 21, 77 G) – 1.74 spg
The Hawks are starting a four-game road trip in Los Angeles today, then go to Sacramento on Thursday, Utah on Friday and Phoenix on Monday before getting back home to face the Pistons on Wednesday, November 19.
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