Hoops

This is an assist in the NBA

"how many times do you see a player get the steal by a flick or tap of ball and a passing player who not helped with the d pressure scoop up the ball and get the steal awarded."
If the stats people know what they're doing, never. The same FIBA document linked above defines a steal as well.

Assists are like steals they are dependant on the stats keeper interpretation.how many times do you see a player get the steal by a flick or tap of ball and a passing player who not helped with the d pressure scoop up the ball and get the steal awarded. Bit like the rebounder who doesnt box out but because the team mate does they are able to get the rebound awarded but who has done the hard work. Stats only give a partial indication of the game. Sometimes those who dont light up the stats sheets are the ones eorking the hardest by creating opportunities for others

That's directly contradicted by the actual definition of an assist, which was posted directly above your post.

"An assist is charged when a pass is made to a team-
mate who shoots and scores - provided the shooter’s immediate intention, upon receiving the ball, was to shoot and that intention was maintained until the shot was taken. It does not prohibit an assist where the shooter takes time to balance or makes a small play to score, provided the scorer always intended to shoot."
http://www.fiba.com/downloads/Miscellaneous/FIBA_Stats_Manual20120920.pdf