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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.
Highest points per game average by a non-All-Star, career; 20.1 by John Williamson; Most points on Christmas Day, career; 507 by LeBron James (active) [63] [64] Highest points per game average on Christmas Day (min. 2 games played), career; 43.3 by Tracy McGrady (3 games played) [63] Highest scoring average in season openers, career
OT victory; also recorded his regular season career-high for rebounds in this game with 18. L Last time Chamberlain scored 60. M Scored basket that sent game in OT. Scored nine in extra period. N Set a then-record for points in a game. O Scored 7 points in OT. P Pre-shot clock era; set a then-record for points in a game. Q 3 OT.
Wilt Chamberlain holds the all-time records for total points scored (4,029) and points per game (50.4) in a season; both records were achieved in the 1961–62 season. [7] He also holds the rookie records for points per game when he averaged 37.6 points in the 1959–60 season. [7]
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. ^
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] *
NBA scoring leader may refer to: List of NBA annual scoring leaders; List of NBA career scoring leaders; List of NBA career playoff scoring leaders; List of NBA franchise career scoring leaders; List of NBA rookie single-season scoring leaders; List of NBA single-game scoring leaders; List of NBA single-game playoff scoring leaders
The game was the first time in league history that two opposing players each had at least 20 years of experience. [12] Having played his entire career with the Lakers, Bryant was also the first NBA player to spend 20 seasons with one team . [ 13 ]