NBA Draft History: Top 30 Steals of the Lottery Era

Jun 6, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) and shooting guard Manu Ginobili (20) react during the fourth quarter of game one of the 2013 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat at the American Airlines Arena. San Antonio Spurs won 92-88. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 6, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) and shooting guard Manu Ginobili (20) react during the fourth quarter of game one of the 2013 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat at the American Airlines Arena. San Antonio Spurs won 92-88. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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22. Tayshaun Prince, 2002 NBA Draft, No. 23 overall, Detroit Pistons

Prince’s rookie season was by no means impressive for a top-25 pick, but in his second year, he would be a huge piece to help the Pistons claim the championship in 2004.

His long arms made him an elite defender in the NBA as he has been named NBA All-Defensive Second Team four times throughout his career. The 37-year-old had short stints with the Grizzlies and Celtics, but is now back bringing veteran leadership to a young Pistons squad.

For his career, Prince is averaging 11.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

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