NBA in the 1980s: Every Statistical Leader
Who totalled the most of everything the NBA records between 1980 and 1989.
Defense
| Category | Leader | 1980s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Steals | Maurice Cheeks | 1,709 | 10 |
| Total Blocks | Mark Eaton | 2,592 | 8 |
| Personal Fouls | Bill Laimbeer | 2,924 | 10 |
Playmaking
| Category | Leader | 1980s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assists | Magic Johnson | 8,369 | 10 |
| Turnovers | Magic Johnson | 2,784 | 10 |
Rebounding
| Category | Leader | 1980s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Rebounds | Moses Malone | 9,891 | 10 |
| Offensive Rebounds | Moses Malone | 4,015 | 10 |
| Defensive Rebounds | Bill Laimbeer | 6,314 | 10 |
Scoring
| Category | Leader | 1980s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Points | Alex English | 21,133 | 10 |
| Field Goals Made | Alex English | 8,746 | 10 |
| Free Throws Made | Moses Malone | 5,905 | 10 |
| Three-Pointers Made | Dale Ellis | 568 | 7 |
| Games Played | Bill Laimbeer | 815 | 10 |
Shooting
| Category | Leader | 1980s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Goals Attempted | Alex English | 17,177 | 10 |
| Three-Pointers Attempted | Darrell Griffith | 1,458 | 9 |
| Free Throws Attempted | Moses Malone | 7,557 | 10 |