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This article contains two charts: The first chart is a list of the top 50 all-time scorers in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The list includes only points scored in regular season games. The second chart is a progressive list of the leading all-time NBA scorers. [1] LeBron James is the leading scorer in NBA history.
He also holds the rookie records for points per game when he averaged 37.6 points in the 1959–60 season. [7] Among active players, James Harden has the highest point total (2,818) and the highest scoring average (36.1) in a season; both were achieved in the 2018–19 season. Michael Jordan has won the most scoring titles, with 10. [8]
Most paint points per game since tracking began in 1996–97, season; 22.5 by Shaquille O'Neal, 1999–2000 [268] Most points off turnovers per game since tracking began in 1996–97, season; 6.8 by Allen Iverson, 1998–99 and 2002–03 [268] Most second chance points per game (min. 10 games played) since tracking began in 1996–97, season
This list exhibits the National Basketball Association's top single-season scoring averages based on at least 70 games played or 1,400 points scored. The NBA began recording 3-point field goals during the 1979–80 NBA season. Statistics accurate as of February 25, 2025. ^
C 3 OT; set a then-record for points in a game. Most points scored in a losing effort. Also recorded 43 rebounds. D Set a then-record for points in a regulation game. E Most points scored in an opposing arena. F Last game of the season; George Gervin scored 63 on the same night to win the scoring title by a .07 margin.
This list exhibits the National Basketball Association's top rookie single-season scoring averages based on at least 70 games played or 1,400 points scored. Wilt Chamberlain holds the rookie record, averaging 37.6 points per game in 1949–50. [1] The NBA began recording 3-point field goals during the 1979–80 season. [2] *
Chamberlain holds 72 NBA records, 68 by himself. [8] Among his records are several that are considered unbreakable, such as averaging 22.9 rebounds for a career or 50.4 points per game in a season, scoring 100 points or 55 rebounds in a single game, scoring 65 or more points 15 times, 50 or more points 118 times.
Robert Parish was the first to play 21 seasons in the NBA, currently tied for the 3rd most in league history. Dirk Nowitzki spent his entire 21-year career with the Dallas Mavericks, the most ever by an NBA player with one team. [26] Kevin Garnett began his career with Minnesota, returning later and tying the then-record of 21 seasons played in ...