Most Career Points in NBA History

About This Dataset

NBA players ranked by total points scored across their regular season career according to official NBA records. LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's long-standing record of 38,387 points in February 2023 to become the all-time NBA scoring leader — a milestone achieved in his 20th professional season at age 38, making it one of the most remarkable acts of longevity in the history of team sport.

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LeBron James' achievement of 40,000 career points is not just a statistical milestone but a testament to his extraordinary longevity and consistency in a highly competitive sport. The gap between him and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the former record holder, is significant at 613 points, illustrating the remarkable feat LeBron accomplished in surpassing a record that many thought would stand indefinitely. Meanwhile, the drop-off to Karl Malone at 36,928 points reveals just how exceptional LeBron's scoring ability has been throughout his career. With players like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan trailing behind, it emphasizes the elite status of LeBron in the history of the NBA, suggesting that his scoring prowess will be a benchmark for future generations.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

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LeBron James leads with 40,000 in All Time.

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Average value in All Time: 34,103 · median: 32,968.

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Gap in All Time: LeBron James is 1.4× larger than Shaquille O'Neal.

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40,000

LeBron James

Career NBA Points · All Time

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Rankings & Full Data

8 records · Career NBA Points · ranked by All Time

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#	Category	All Time
🥇	LeBron James	40,000
🥈	Kareem Abdul-Jabbar	38,387
🥉	Karl Malone	36,928
4	Kobe Bryant	33,643
5	Michael Jordan	32,292
6	Dirk Nowitzki	31,560
7	Wilt Chamberlain	31,419
8	Shaquille O'Neal	28,596