Basketball

List of NBA Players with the Highest Career Scoring Averages

NBA players ranked by highest career points per game average with a minimum 400 games played.

10 itemsUpdated Mar 20, 2026

Points per game average reveals a player's pure offensive dominance across their entire career. Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain share the top spot at 30.1 PPG, with Jordan's average being more remarkable given the defensive intensity and era he competed in.

#	Name	Seasons	Career ppg	Career points
1	Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls / Washington Wizards Jordan's 30.1 PPG career average is the highest in NBA history, achieved across 15 seasons while winning 6 championships and 5 MVPs.	15	30.1	32,292
2	Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia Warriors / 76ers / Los Angeles Lakers Chamberlain's 30.1 PPG average matches Jordan's but was compiled in a different era, highlighted by his inconceivable 50.4 PPG season in 1961-62.	14	30.1	31,419
3	Elgin Baylor Los Angeles Lakers Baylor averaged 27.4 PPG across 14 seasons, revolutionizing scoring with his athletic creativity and mid-air adjustments.	14	27.4	23,149
4	Kevin Durant Oklahoma City Thunder / Golden State Warriors / Brooklyn Nets Durant's 27.3 PPG career average ranks third among modern players, combining elite scoring with remarkable efficiency and shooting versatility.	16	27.3	27,300
5	LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers / Miami Heat / Los Angeles Lakers LeBron's 27.1 PPG career average across 21 seasons reflects sustained scoring excellence that has never wavered despite his age.	21	27.1	40,000
6	Jerry West Los Angeles Lakers Mr. Clutch averaged 27.0 PPG across 14 seasons while becoming the iconic silhouette on the NBA logo.	14	27	25,192
7	Bob Pettit Milwaukee Hawks / St. Louis Hawks Pettit averaged 26.4 PPG across 11 seasons in the 1950s and 1960s, the first true superstar of the NBA's modern era.	11	26.4	20,880
8	Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Royals / Milwaukee Bucks Robertson averaged 25.7 PPG while also averaging 7.5 RPG and 9.5 APG across his career, the most complete statistical player in NBA history.	14	25.7	26,710
9	Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks Giannis averages 25.2 PPG across his career and is on pace to rank among the all-time leaders as his career continues.	11	25.2	17,500
10	Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors Curry's 24.8 PPG career average understates his total impact, as his three-point shooting has revolutionized how basketball is played globally.	15	24.8	22,000

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 20, 2026.

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