Will Jalen Williams lead the NBA in steals during the 2025–26 NBA season?

“Leading the NBA in steals is highly competitive. Jalen Williams is talented, but other players are more established in this stat. With only a week left in the season, it's unlikely he will surpass the current leaders.”

“Williams is a good defender but historically steals leaders are guards who gamble more. With 8 days left in season, he'd need to be clearly ahead now, which seems unlikely given typical leaders.”

“Jalen Williams is a strong defender but has never been top-5 in steals. Players like Dejounte Murray, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and others consistently lead the category. Unlikely to jump to #1.”