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
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(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.
LeBron James
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is the all-time leading scorer in NBA history.
Scoring leaders
The following is a list of
National Basketball Association
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players by total career
regular season
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points
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scored.
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2024–25 NBA season
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Progressive list of scoring leaders
This is a progressive list of scoring leaders showing how the record increased through the years.
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2024–25 NBA season
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See also
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NBA records
This article lists all-time records achieved in the NBA regular season in major statistical categories recognized by the league, including those set by teams and individuals in a game, season, and career. The NBA also recognizes records from i ...
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Point (basketball)
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List of NBA annual scoring leaders
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List of NBA career playoff scoring leaders
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List of NBA career 3-point scoring leaders
This article provides two lists:
*A list of NBA career regular season three-point field goals made.
*A progressive list of three-point leaders showing how the record has increased through the years.
List of 3-point scoring leaders
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List of NBA single-game scoring leaders
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List of NBA career minutes played leaders
This article provides two lists:
:A list of National Basketball Association players by total career regular season leaders in minutes played.
:A progressive list of leaders, and records for minutes played showing how the record has increased thro ...
Notes
References
External links
Basketball-Reference.com enumeration of NBA career leaders in points scoredNational Basketball Association official website enumeration of NBA career leaders in points scored
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NBA lists
NBA statistical leaders