Nba all time scoring list

James entered Tuesday's contest averaging 30 points per game on 50.5 percent shooting, 8.5 rebounds and 7.1 assists this season for the 25-29 Lakers, who are in 13th place in the Western Conference. Tuesday's loss dropped them two games out of the play-in tournament, even with James finishing with 38 points. But since Christmas, James has averaged 34.4 points over 16 games, including five 40-point performances. Most points in nba LeBron James. Greatness.#ScoringKing https://t.co/E8IRNGxzsU pic.twitter.com/VdHuonIefX

Who else is close to James, and who could move up the rankings in the coming years? Let’s take a look: More to Explore “I felt like I was sitting on top of the arena tonight,” James said in his postgame news conference. He sat in front of a backdrop with an image of himself with his arms outstretched above the words “ALL-TIME SCORING LEADER.”

There's no question Anthony will be remembered as one of the most potent scorers from his era. Most viewed Alongside Wilt Chamberlain and Kobe Bryant in the 73-point club is David Thompson of the Denver Nuggets. The Hall of Famer got the green light during a 139-137 loss to the Detroit Pistons in the final game of the regular season while in a scoring race with George Gervin of the San Antonio Spurs. Thompson, who averaged 22.7 points per game during his career, went 28 of 38 from the field and 17 of 20 from the line for what at the time was the NBA's second non-Chamberlain 70-plus point game. Thompson and Gervin both finished at 27.2 per game, with the scoring title tiebreaker of total points going to Gervin.

LeBron on the breaking the all-time scoring record.#ScoringKing pic.twitter.com/uNbF1m05dW We're Social...for Statheads Nevertheless, Houston Rockets guard James Harden has become one of the NBA's most efficient scorers. Besides, Harden's shot-making ability is undeniable. He already owns top-15 marks in points per game and true shooting percentage.