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Spurs vs Suns: Chris Paul surpasses Jason Kidd for the second most all-time in steals

Chris Paul achieved this milestone in the first quarter of the game.

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San Antonio Spurs’ Chris Paul created an NBA history on Thursday night during the Spurs-Suns matchup. He surpassed the NBA legend, Jason Kidd in the all-time steals list.

Chris Paul reached number 2 on the NBA steals all-time list and the Spurs star achieved this milestone in the first quarter of the game. Chris Paul logged his 2,685th career steal early on Thursday, leaving only John Stockton to catch.

Chris Paul is now No. 2 all-time on the NBA steals list 🔥

1. John Stockton – 3265
2. Chris Paul – 2685 (and counting)
3. Jason Kidd – 2684 pic.twitter.com/EAhmrdbOsU
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 21, 2025

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Chris Paul reached his 2,685th career steal with 4:17 left in the first quarter when Spurs were leading 17-11. San Antonio opened the game with an 8-0 run, charged by Chris Paul’s 5 points and assists. It was the first game for the Spurs after the season-ending injury of Victor Wembanyama.

Stephon Castle helped Spurs to spark a 14-5 run and ended the first quarter 31-21. San Antonio didn’t drop their lead throughout the game despite a 12-4 run from the Suns in the fourth quarter. Chris Paul finished with 11 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds and 2 steals. Castle dropped a double-double with career-high 10 rebounds.

What Chris Paul said on Wembanyama’s injury?

Spurs’ veteran star also spoke about Victor Wembanyama and called his absence a key loss. “First and foremost, basketball is what we do, not who we are,” Paul said. “Life and everything else is more important. But losing a key part of our team like Vic is something we have to figure out together.”

Paul also talked about Wembanyama’s value in the team and feels no one can replace the Frenchman. Victor Wembanyama was the only player to earn an NBA All-Star selection this season. “And trust me, you can’t replace him. It’s not just his talent — it’s his energy, his presence in the locker room. That’s what we’ll miss the most,” Chris Paul added.

“It has been extremely tough, to say the least. Especially with this organization and how they put everything into perspective, obviously it’s a pop situation, knowing what it means to believe in Vic, you know, him playing his first All-Star Game, I think for us, you know, we have a job to do, and just like anybody, we worry about our people.”

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