NBA Draft History: Top 30 Steals of the Lottery Era

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9. Joe Dumars, 1985 NBA Draft, No. 18 overall, Detroit Pistons

Dumars was a part of the famous “Bad Boys” Pistons team in the early 90’s that gave the league fits. Playing for Detroit, he is a two-time NBA Champion and won the NBA Finals MVP in 1989.

Dumars was also a six-time All-Star, two-time All-NBA Third Team, and four-time NBA All-Defensive First Teamer. His No. 4 jersey was retired by the Pistons and hangs in the rafters at The Palace of Auburn Hills arena. In 2006, Dumars was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

For his career, Dumars averaged 16.1 points, 4.5 assists, and 2.2 rebounds.

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