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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]
For the month of January, Bryant averaged 43.4 points per game, [130] the eighth highest single month scoring average in NBA history and highest for any player other than Chamberlain. [131] By the end of the 2005–06 season, Bryant set Lakers single-season franchise records for most 40-point games (27) and most points scored (2,832). [132]
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 January 29, 2025. ^
Scoring leader at the end of every season Season Year-by-year leader Points Active player leader Total points Career record Total points Single-season record Points Season 1946–47: Joe Fulks* PHW: 1,389: Joe Fulks* PHW: 1,389: Joe Fulks* PHW: 1,389: Joe Fulks* PHW: 1,389: 1946–47: 1947–48: Max Zaslofsky CHS: 1,007: 2,338: 2,338: 1947–48 ...
Games scoring 50 points or more, season: 10 (2006–07) [4] Games scoring 40 points or more, career: 134 [57] Games scoring 40 points or more, season: 27 (2005–06) [60] Bryant goes in for a layup in a 2010 game against the Magic. Consecutive games of 50 points or more: 4 (March 16–23, 2007) [61]
Only player to average 30 points on 50–40–90 splits in a season; Stephen Curry, 2015–16; Only player to average 30 points with a 40% 3-point percentage and 90% free throw percentage in a season; Stephen Curry, 2015–16 and 2020–21 [391] Only player to average 30 points, five rebounds, five assists, and five 3-pointers per game in a season
Having played his entire career with the Lakers, Bryant was also the first NBA player to spend 20 seasons with one team. [13] In 2018–19, Dirk Nowitzki surpassed Bryant with 21 seasons with the Dallas Mavericks. [14] In 2019–20, Vince Carter became the first player to play 22 seasons in the NBA. [15] LeBron James tied this record in 2024 ...
Led Lakers from an 18-point deficit. Bryant was in the middle of a free throw scoring streak which came to an end at 62. Scored 28 of the Lakers' 31 points in the fourth quarter. Scored 19 consecutive Laker points between the end of the first half and the middle of the third quarter. C 3 OT; set a then-record for points in a game. Most points ...