Who Averages the Most Points in the NBA Right Now?
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Introduction
In the National Basketball Association (NBA), points are used to measure the success of a player or team. Successful teams tend to have players who score a lot of points. The Los Angeles Lakers have had great success over the years, and part of that success has been due to their ability to draft and trade for players who can put the ball in the basket.
Players like Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, and LeBron James have helped the Lakers win multiple championships. While all three of those players are great scorers, they are not the only ones who have helped the Lakers win. There have been many other players who have been key contributors to the Lakers’ success.
In this article, we will take a look at which player currently averages the most points per game in the NBA. We will also look at some other statistical categories to see how that player compares to other great scorers in NBA history.
Current Standings
As of the 2019-2020 NBA season, the player who averages the most points per game is Houston Rockets guard James Harden, who is averaging 34.3 points per game.
Analysis
In this article, we’re going to take a look at the top 10 players in the NBA right now who are averaging the most points per game. We’ll also take a look at some other stats like assists and rebounds to get a better idea of who the most well-rounded players are.
As of right now, the player averaging the most points per game is Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden. He’s averaging 36.1 points per game, which is almost 7 points higher than the second highest scorer in the league, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Rounding out the top 5 are Durant of the Golden State Warriors, Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans, and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia Sixers. All of these players are averaging over 30 points per game.
What’s interesting is that all of these players are also averaging over 5 assists per game. This shows that they’re not just scorers, but they’re also able to set up their teammates for easy baskets.
Looking at rebounds, Durant leads the way with nearly 10 per game. Following him are Antetokounmpo, Davis, Embiid, and Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets. All of these players are averaging over 9 rebounds per game.
So, who’s the most well-rounded player in the NBA right now? It’s tough to say because there are so many great players in the league right now. However, if we had to pick one player who is excelling in all areas, it would be Antetokounmpo. He’s not only leading the league in scoring, but he’s also second in rebounding and fifth in assists. He truly is a superstar in every sense of the word.
Conclusion
The player who currently averages the most points in the NBA is Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder. As of the end of December 2017, Westbrook was averaging 31.2 points per game. However, it is worth noting that this is a very early point in the season and Westbrook’s average could change by the end of the year. Other players who are averaging a high number of points so far this season include LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving.
