List of NBA career turnovers leaders

This article provides two lists:

A list of National Basketball Association players by total career regular season turnovers recorded.[a]
A progressive list of turnover leaders showing how the record increased through the years.[1]

Turnovers leaders

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This is a list of National Basketball Association players by total career regular season turnovers recorded.[2]

Statistics accurate as of the 2023–24 NBA season.
LeBron James has the most turnovers in NBA history.
^Active NBA player
*Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration[b]
RankPlayerPosition(s)Team(s) played for (years)[c]Total turnoversGames playedTurnovers per game
average[d]
1LeBron James^SFCleveland Cavaliers (20032010, 20142018)
Miami Heat (20102014)
Los Angeles Lakers (2018–present)
5,2111,4923.49
2Russell Westbrook^PGOklahoma City Thunder (20082019)
Houston Rockets (2019–2020)
Washington Wizards (2020–2021)
Los Angeles Lakers (20212023)
Los Angeles Clippers (2023–present)
4,5871,1623.95
3Karl Malone*PFUtah Jazz (19852003)
Los Angeles Lakers (2003–2004)
4,5241,4763.07
4John Stockton*PGUtah Jazz (19842003)4,2441,5042.82
5Kobe Bryant*SGLos Angeles Lakers (19962016)4,0101,3462.98
6Jason Kidd*PGDallas Mavericks (19941996, 20082012)
Phoenix Suns (19962001)
New Jersey Nets (20012008)
New York Knicks (2012–2013)
4,0031,3912.88
7James Harden^SG/PGOklahoma City Thunder (20092012)
Houston Rockets (20122021)
Brooklyn Nets (20212022)
Philadelphia 76ers (20222023)
Los Angeles Clippers (2023–present)
3,9191,0723.66
8Moses Malone*CBuffalo Braves (1976)[e]
Houston Rockets (1976–1977)[e]
Houston Rockets (19771982)
Philadelphia 76ers (19821986, 1993–1994)
Washington Bullets (19861988)
Atlanta Hawks (19881991)
Milwaukee Bucks (19911993)
San Antonio Spurs (1994–1995)
3,8041,2473.05
9Isiah Thomas*PGDetroit Pistons (19811994)3,6829793.76
10Hakeem Olajuwon*CHouston Rockets (19842001)
Toronto Raptors (2001–2002)
3,6671,2382.96
11Patrick Ewing*CNew York Knicks (19852000)
Seattle SuperSonics (2000–2001)
Orlando Magic (2001–2002)
3,5371,1832.99
12Paul Pierce*SFBoston Celtics (19982013)
Brooklyn Nets (2013–2014)
Washington Wizards (2014–2015)
Los Angeles Clippers (20152017)
3,5321,3432.63
13Magic Johnson*PGLos Angeles Lakers (19791991, 1996)3,5069063.87
14Reggie TheusPG/SGChicago Bulls (19781984)
Kansas City/Sacramento Kings (19841988)
Atlanta Hawks (1988–1989)
Orlando Magic (1989–1990)
New Jersey Nets (1990–1991)
3,4931,0263.40
15Steve Nash*PGPhoenix Suns (19961998, 20042012)
Dallas Mavericks (19982004)
Los Angeles Lakers (20122015)
3,4781,2172.86
16Tim Duncan*PF/CSan Antonio Spurs (19972016)3,3811,3922.43
17Charles Barkley*PFPhiladelphia 76ers (19841992)
Phoenix Suns (19921996)
Houston Rockets (19962000)
3,3761,0733.15
18Kevin Durant^SF/PFSeattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder (20072016)
Golden State Warriors (20162019)
Brooklyn Nets (20192023)
Phoenix Suns (2023–present)
3,3641,0613.17
19Dwyane Wade*SGMiami Heat (20032016, 20182019)
Chicago Bulls (2016–2017)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2017–2018)
3,3261,0543.16
20Shaquille O'Neal*COrlando Magic (19921996)
Los Angeles Lakers (19962004)
Miami Heat (20042008)
Phoenix Suns (20082009)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2009–2010)
Boston Celtics (2010–2011)
3,3101,2072.74
21Dwight HowardCOrlando Magic (20042012)
Los Angeles Lakers (2012–2013, 2019–2020, 2021–2022)
Houston Rockets (20132016)
Atlanta Hawks (2016–2017)
Charlotte Hornets (2017–2018)
Washington Wizards (2018–2019)
Philadelphia 76ers (2020–2021)
3,3021,2422.66
22Allen Iverson*SG/PGPhiladelphia 76ers (19962006, 2009–2010)
Denver Nuggets (20062008)
Detroit Pistons (2008–2009)
Memphis Grizzlies (2009)
3,2629143.57
23Scottie Pippen*SFChicago Bulls (19871998)
Houston Rockets (1999)
Portland Trail Blazers (19992003)
Chicago Bulls (2003–2004)
3,2571,1782.76
24Robert Parish*CGolden State Warriors (1976–1977)[e]
Golden State Warriors (19771980)
Boston Celtics (19801994)
Charlotte Hornets (19941996)
Chicago Bulls (1996–1997)
3,1831,5342.07
25Kevin Garnett*PFMinnesota Timberwolves (19952007, 20152016)
Boston Celtics (20072013)
Brooklyn Nets (20132015)
3,1791,4622.17
26Mark JacksonPGNew York Knicks (19871992)
Los Angeles Clippers (19921994)
Indiana Pacers (19941996, 19972000)
Denver Nuggets (1996–1997)
Toronto Raptors (2000–2001)
New York Knicks (20012002)
Utah Jazz (2002–2003)
Houston Rockets (2004)
3,1551,2962.43
27Andre MillerPGCleveland Cavaliers (19992002)
Los Angeles Clippers (2002–2003)
Denver Nuggets (20032006, 20112014)
Philadelphia 76ers (20062009)
Portland Trail Blazers (20092011)
Washington Wizards (20142015)
Sacramento Kings (2015)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2015–2016)
San Antonio Spurs (2016)
3,1211,3042.39
28Carmelo AnthonySFDenver Nuggets (20032011)
New York Knicks (20112017)
Oklahoma City Thunder (2017–2018)
Houston Rockets (2018–2019)
Portland Trail Blazers (20192021)
Los Angeles Lakers (2021–2022)
3,0521,2602.42
29Gary Payton*PGSeattle SuperSonics (19902003)
Milwaukee Bucks (2003)
Los Angeles Lakers (2003–2004)
Boston Celtics (2004–2005)
Miami Heat (20052007)
3,0301,3352.27
30Stephen Curry^PGGolden State Warriors (2009–present)2,9879563.12
31Clyde Drexler*SGPortland Trail Blazers (19831995)
Houston Rockets (19951998)
2,9771,0862.74
32Chris Paul^PGNew Orleans Hornets (20052011)
Los Angeles Clippers (20112017)
Houston Rockets (20172019)
Oklahoma City Thunder (2019–2020)
Phoenix Suns (20202023)
Golden State Warriors (2023–present)
2,9641,2722.33
33Michael Jordan*SGChicago Bulls (19841993, 19951998)
Washington Wizards (20012003)
2,9241,0722.73
34Tony Parker*PGSan Antonio Spurs (20012018)
Charlotte Hornets (2018–2019)
2,8651,2542.28
35Rod StricklandPGNew York Knicks (19881990)
San Antonio Spurs (19901992)
Portland Trail Blazers (19921996, 2001)
Washington Bullets/Wizards (19962001)
Miami Heat (2001–2002)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2002–2003)
Orlando Magic (2003–2004)
Toronto Raptors (2004)
Houston Rockets (2005)
2,8621,0942.62
36Alex English*SF/PFMilwaukee Bucks (1976–1977)[e]
Milwaukee Bucks (1977–1978)
Indiana Pacers (19781980)
Denver Nuggets (19801990)
Dallas Mavericks (1990–1991)
2,8211,1332.49
37Larry Bird*SF/PFBoston Celtics (19791992)2,8168973.14
38Bernard King*SFNew Jersey Nets (19771979, 1993)
Utah Jazz (1979–1980)
Golden State Warriors (19801982)
New York Knicks (19821987)
Washington Bullets (19871993)
2,7918743.19
39Charles OakleyPFChicago Bulls (19851988, 2001–2002)
New York Knicks (19881998)
Toronto Raptors (19982001)
Washington Wizards (2002–2003)
Houston Rockets (2004)
2,7851,2822.17
40Buck WilliamsPFNew Jersey Nets (19811989)
Portland Trail Blazers (19891996)
New York Knicks (19961998)
2,7841,3072.13
41Otis ThorpePF/CKansas City/Sacramento Kings (19841988)
Houston Rockets (19881995)
Portland Trail Blazers (1995)
Detroit Pistons (19951997)
Vancouver Grizzlies (1997–1998)
Sacramento Kings (1998)
Washington Wizards (1998–1999)
Miami Heat (1999–2000)
Charlotte Hornets (2000–2001)
2,7741,2572.21
42Shawn KempPF/CSeattle SuperSonics (19891997)
Cleveland Cavaliers (19972000)
Portland Trail Blazers (20002002)
Orlando Magic (2002–2003)
2,7661,0512.63
43Ray Allen*SGMilwaukee Bucks (19962003)
Seattle SuperSonics (20032007)
Boston Celtics (20072012)
Miami Heat (20122014)
2,7091,3002.08
44Dominique Wilkins*SFAtlanta Hawks (19821994)
Los Angeles Clippers (1994)
Boston Celtics (1994–1995)
San Antonio Spurs (1996–1997)
Orlando Magic (1999)
2,6691,0742.49
45Terry PorterPG/SGPortland Trail Blazers (19851995)
Minnesota Timberwolves (19951998)
Miami Heat (1999)
San Antonio Spurs (19992002)
2,6661,2742.09
46Jerry StackhouseSGPhiladelphia 76ers (19951997)
Detroit Pistons (19972002)
Washington Wizards (20022004)
Dallas Mavericks (20042009)
Milwaukee Bucks (2010)
Miami Heat (2010)
Atlanta Hawks (2011–2012)
Brooklyn Nets (2012–2013)
2,6419702.72
47Pau Gasol*PF/CMemphis Grizzlies (20012008)
Los Angeles Lakers (20082014)
Chicago Bulls (20142016)
San Antonio Spurs (20162019)
Milwaukee Bucks (2019)
2,6381,2262.15
48Kyle Lowry^PGMemphis Grizzlies (20062009)
Houston Rockets (20092012)
Toronto Raptors (20122021)
Miami Heat (20212024)
Philadelphia 76ers (2024–present)
2,6071,1382.29
49Jrue Holiday^PGPhiladelphia 76ers (20092013)
New Orleans Pelicans (20132020)
Milwaukee Bucks (20202023)
Boston Celtics (2023–present)
2,5969752.66
50Vince Carter*SG/SFToronto Raptors (19982004)
New Jersey Nets (20042009)
Orlando Magic (20092010)
Phoenix Suns (2010–2011)
Dallas Mavericks (20112014)
Memphis Grizzlies (20142017)
Sacramento Kings (2017–2018)
Atlanta Hawks (20182020)
2,5901,5401.68

Progressive list of turnovers leaders

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This is a progressive list of turnovers leaders showing how the record increased through the years.[1]

Statistics accurate as of the 2023–24 NBA season.
^Active NBA player
*Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration[b]
Team AbbreviationsTeam listed is the one player was on when he established the record.
ATLAtlanta HawksHOUHouston RocketsNYKNew York KnicksUTAUtah Jazz
BOSBoston CelticsINDIndiana PacersOKCOklahoma City ThunderVANVancouver Grizzlies
CHIChicago BullsKCKKansas City KingsORLOrlando MagicWASWashington Wizards
CLECleveland CavaliersLALLos Angeles LakersPHIPhiladelphia 76ersWSBWashington Bullets
DALDallas MavericksMIAMiami HeatPHOPhoenix Suns
DENDenver NuggetsMILMilwaukee BucksPORPortland Trail Blazers
DETDetroit PistonsNJNNew Jersey NetsSASSan Antonio Spurs
NBA progressive leaders and records for turnovers for every season
SeasonYear-by-year leaderTOVActive player leaderTOVCareer recordTOVSingle-season recordTOVSeason
1977–78Artis Gilmore*000CHI366Artis Gilmore*000CHI366Artis Gilmore*000CHI366Artis Gilmore*000CHI3661977–78
1978–79George McGinnis*000DEN346Kevin Porter000DET697Kevin Porter000DET6971978–79
1979–80Micheal Ray Richardson000NYK359George McGinnis*
000DEN 1979–80
000IND 1980–81
939George McGinnis*
000DEN 1979–80
000IND 1980–81
9391979–80
1980–81Moses Malone*000HOU3081,1601,1601980–81
1981–82Isiah Thomas*000DET
Adrian Dantley*000UTA
299Moses Malone*
000HOU 1981–82
000PHI 1982–86
000WSB 1986–88
000ATL 1988–91
000MIL 1991–93
000PHI 1993–94
000SAS 1994–95
1,448Moses Malone*
000HOU 1981–82
000PHI 1982–86
000WSB 1986–88
000ATL 1988–91
000MIL 1991–93
000PHI 1993–94
000SAS 1994–95
1,4481981–82
1982–83Ray Williams000KCK3351,7121,7121982–83
1983–84Jeff Ruland000WSB3421,9621,9621983–84
1984–85Ralph Sampson*000HOU3262,2482,2481984–85
1985–86Charles Barkley*000PHI3502,5092,5091985–86
1986–87Ron Harper000CLE3452,7112,7111986–87
1987–88Karl Malone*000UTA3252,9602,9601987–88
1988–89Kevin Johnson000PHO3223,2053,2051988–89
1989–90Isiah Thomas*000DET3223,4373,4371989–90
1990–91Magic Johnson*000LAL3143,5743,5741990–91
1991–92John Stockton*000UTA2863,7243,7241991–92
1992–93Shaquille O'Neal*000ORL3073,7343,7341992–93
1993–94Jim Jackson000DAL3343,7933,7931993–94
1994–95Glenn Robinson000MIL3133,8043,8041994–95
1995–96Jason Kidd*000DAL328Magic Johnson*000LAL3,5061995–96
1996–97Allen Iverson*000PHI337John Stockton*000UTA3,2011996–97
1997–98Antoine Walker000BOS2923,3621997–98
1998–99Shareef Abdur-Rahim000VAN186Karl Malone*
000UTA 1998–03
000LAL 2003–04
3,4731998–99
1999–00Jerry Stackhouse000DET3113,7041999–00
2000–013263,948Karl Malone*
000UTA 2000–03
000LAL 2003–04
3,9482000–01
2001–02Jason Kidd*000NJN2864,2114,2112001–02
2002–03Steve Francis000HOU2994,4214,4212002–03
2003–04Paul Pierce*000BOS3034,5244,5242003–04
2004–05Allen Iverson*000PHI344Rod Strickland000HOU2,8622004–05
2005–06Gilbert Arenas000WAS297Gary Payton*000MIA2,9642005–06
2006–07Dwight Howard000ORL3173,0302006–07
2007–08Steve Nash*000PHO295Jason Kidd*
000NJN 2007–08
000DAL 2008–12
000NYK 2012–13
3,2772007–08
2008–09Russell Westbrook^000OKC2743,4622008–09
2009–10Steve Nash*000PHO2953,6572009–10
2010–11Russell Westbrook^000OKC3163,8362010–11
2011–12John Wall000WAS2553,9272011–12
2012–13James Harden^000HOU2954,0032012–13
2013–14John Wall000WAS295Kobe Bryant*000LAL3,7532013–14
2014–15James Harden^000HOU3213,8812014–15
2015–163744,010James Harden^000HOU3742015–16
2016–17464LeBron James^
000CLE 2016–18
000LAL 2018–
3,6194642016–17
2017–18Russell Westbrook^000OKC3813,9662017–18
2018–19James Harden^000HOU3874,1632018–19
2019–203084,4242019–20
2020–21Russell Westbrook^000WAS3124,592LeBron James^000LAL4,5922020–21
2021–22Trae Young^000ATL3034,7884,7882021–22
2022–233004,9664,9662022–23
2023–24Luka Dončić^000DAL2825,2115,2112023–24
SeasonYear-by-year leaderTOVActive player leaderTOVCareer recordTOVSingle-season recordTOVSeason


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Notes

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  1. ^ The National Basketball Association did not record turnover statistics until the 1977–78 season.
  2. ^ a b A player is not eligible for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame until he has been fully retired for three calendar years.
  3. ^ American Basketball Association (ABA) teams other than those admitted into the NBA in 1976 are not included; each year is linked to an article about that particular NBA season.
  4. ^ Average is rounded to the nearest hundredth and its calculation does not include games played in seasons before turnovers were officially recorded.
  5. ^ a b c d Turnovers were not yet recorded during the player's tenure with this team and season(s).

References

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  1. ^ a b "NBA Progressive Leaders and Records for Turnovers". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  2. ^ "NBA & ABA Career Leaders and Records for Turnovers". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
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