Who Scored The Most Points In The Nba History?
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Who scored the most points in the NBA history? This is a question that many basketball fans ask. The answer may surprise you.
Wilt Chamberlain
Wilt Chamberlain holds the record for the most points scored in an NBA game. He scored 100 points in a game against the New York Knicks in 1962.
100-point game
Chamberlain’s 100-point game occurred on March 2, 1962, during a matchup between his Philadelphia Warriors and the New York Knicks at Hershey Sports Arena in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The Knicks began the game with a slow pace, resulting in a 26-18 Warrior lead at the end of the first quarter. By halftime Chamberlain had 28 points, but the Knicks went on a 32–27 run in the third quarter to take a 60–56 lead into the fourth quarter. New York then employed a “stall offense” to limit Chamberlain’s scoring opportunities. The Knickerbockers held possession of the ball for long periods at a time without shooting, allowing them to keep their narrow lead until early in the final period when Chamberlain scored ten quick points; he ended up outscoring New York 16–4 over a three-minute span.
Unbreakable records
Wilt Chamberlain (born 1936) is widely considered one of the greatest players in the history of basketball. In addition to his remarkable skill on the court, he also holds several unbreakable records, including:
Most points in a season: 4,029 (1961-62)
Most points in a game: 100 (1962)
Most points in a half: 59 (1962)
Most points in a playoff game: 63 (1962)
Most field goals made in a season: 1,862 (1972-73)
Most free throws made in a season: 932 (1967-68)
Most free throws attempted in a season: 1, 363 (1967-68)
Most rebounds in a season: 2,149 ( 1960-61)
Most rebounds in a game: 55 (1960)
Most offensive rebounds in a season: 945 (1971-72)
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan is a former American professional basketball player who is widely considered to be the greatest of all time. His career achievements and status as a cultural icon have resulted in him being one of the most marketed athletes in history. As of September 2020, Jordan is the third-richest African American, behind Robert F. Smith and Oprah Winfrey.
Ten scoring titles
Jordan’s individual accomplishments and career statistics are nothing short of amazing. He is one of only two players in NBA history to win 10 scoring titles ( trailing only Wilt Chamberlain ) and his 30.1 points per game average is the highest in league history. Jordan also owns the NBA records for career field goals made ( 12,192 ) and attempted ( 25,279 ), as well as career free throws made ( 8,772 ) and attempted ( 10,481 ). He is also the league’s all-time leader in steals ( 2,514 ) and his 563 blocked shots are the seventh most in NBA history.
Five MVP awards
Michael Jordan is a legendary basketball player who is widely considered to be the greatest of all time. He was a dominant force in the NBA for many years, winning six championships with the Chicago Bulls and also earning five MVP awards. Jordan also holds the record for the most points scored in an NBA career, with a total of 32,292.
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bean Bryant is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He is the son of former NBA player Joe Bryant. Kobe won five NBA championships with the Lakers and was the 2008 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP). He has led the league in scoring twice, and he ranks third on the NBA’s all-time regular season scoring and fourth on the all-time postseason scoring list.
81-point game
Kobe Bryant once scored 81 points in a game against the Toronto Raptors, the second highest points total in a single game in NBA history.
20-year career
Kobe Bryant, who scored the most points in the NBA history, played for the Los Angeles Lakers for his entire 20-year career. He is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time.
Bryant was drafted out of high school by the Charlotte Hornets with the 13th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft. He was then traded to the Lakers, where he spent his entire career.
Bryant won five NBA championships, two Finals MVPs, and was named an All-Star 18 times. He also led the league in scoring twice and is fourth on the all-time scoring list with 33,643 points.
Bryant’s career came to an abrupt end when he suffered a torn Achilles tendon in 2013. He announced his retirement from basketball in 2016.
LeBron James
LeBron James is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is widely considered to be one of the greatest players in NBA history. James has won four NBA Most Valuable Player Awards, four NBA Finals MVP Awards, and two Olympic gold medals. He has also been selected to thirteen NBA All-Star teams and has been named NBA All-Star Game MVP three times.
Averaging a triple double
In 2017, LeBron James made history by becoming the first player in NBA history to average a triple double for an entire season. He accomplished this feat by averaging 27.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game. This incredible accomplishment solidified LeBron James as one of the greatest players of all time.
Still going strong
LeBron James is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is widely considered to be one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history. Standing at 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m), and weighing 250 pounds (113 kg), he has played almost exclusively at the small forward and power forward positions throughout his career. James has won four NBA championships, four NBA Most Valuable Player Awards, four NBA Finals MVP Awards, and two Olympic gold medals. He has also been selected to 15 NBA All-Star teams, 17 All-NBA teams, and 10 All-Defensive teams, and is the all-time leader in points scored, assists, and steals per game in NBA history.