It’s early and the order will be shuffled and some players near the top will drop down, while others will rise.
But already, a solid mix of defenders have staked their claim as the league’s elite takeaway specialists, aka theft artists.
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Niigata point guard Shunki Hatakeyama (left) has been a steady presence on offense and made a big impact on defense this season. He leads the B. League in steals (2.5 per game). | B. LEAGUE
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