Who Is The Lead Scorer In The NBA?
As the NBA season winds down, the race for the scoring title is heating up. Who is the current leader in points per game?
Introduction
In the NBA, the player who scores the most points is said to be the lead scorer. This can be a controversial title, as some players may score more points than others, but not necessarily in all games. In fact, many experts believe that the lead scorer title should go to the player who scores the most points per game, on average.
LeBron James
LeBron James is the current lead scorer in the NBA with a total of 3,771 points. He is closely followed by Kemba Walker who has 3,362 points. These totals are as of February 12th, 2020.
Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant is the current leading scorer in the NBA. He is a forward for the Golden State Warriors, and he has played in the NBA since 2007. Durant has won an NBA MVP award, and he was the top scorer in the league in four different seasons.
James Harden
As of the 2019-2020 season, James Harden is the lead scorer in the NBA. This is his second time achieving this title, with his first coming in the 2012-2013 season. He is currently averaging 36.4 points per game.
Conclusion
The answer to this question is always changing, as the lead scorer in the NBA will depend on who is having the best season at any given time. However, as of right now, the leading scorer in the NBA is Houston Rockets guard James Harden, who is averaging 36.1 points per game.
