Theodore McClain (born August 30, 1946) is an American former professional basketball player.

While in college McClain was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 1970 NCAA College Division basketball tournament in a losing effort, as Tennessee State lost in the finals to Philadelphia University.

McClain competed for the Carolina Cougars, Kentucky Colonels, New York Nets, Denver Nuggets, Buffalo Braves, Philadelphia 76ers, and Phoenix Suns.

McClain holds the ABA record for steals in a single game with 12, set against the New York Nets on December 26, 1973.

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