Top 10 Players With Most Points in NBA

Last Updated: Mar 18, 2026, 13:48 IST

Check out the top 10 NBA players with the most career points, including detailed insights.

Players With Most Points in NBA (Image Source: Gemini AI)
Players With Most Points in NBA (Image Source: Gemini AI)

Scoring in the NBA is not only about talent because the game demands talent consistency, discipline and that an individual holds over many years.

Players that get to the all time high scoring list are not good scorers during one season, but over the career they have demonstrated consistency.

They are exposed to difficult defenses, injuries and continuous competition but still are able to score points.

There are numerous memorable scorers of the NBA over the years, yet few of them have ever risen to the top. 

Not only have these players scored heavily, but they have also influenced the game through their own playing styles, leadership, and influence to the fans all over the world.

Top 10 NBA Players With Most Points

The 10 best players are not merely the big scorers since they have made the game to be top over and over.

Unstoppable movements, consistency, every player had something to offer to the court. The list of top 10 players with most points in the NBA is as follows according to the website

Serial Number

Player

Points

1

LeBron James

43180

2

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

38387

3

Karl Malone

36928

4

Kobe Bryant

33643

5

Michael Jordan

32292

6

Kevin Durant

32224

7

Dirk Nowitzki

31560

8

Wilt Chamberlain

31419

9

James Harden

29104

10

Shaquille O'Neal

28596

1. LeBron James

LeBron James is the highest leading scorer in the history of the NBA. He has been associated with a large number of different teams and seasons which makes his performance even more impressive. 

2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

In second place, there is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who had set the scoring record decades before LeBron broke it.

The skyhook which was his trademark was practically unstoppable. Consistency, calmness, and dominance enabled Kareem to be one of the best players in the history of basketball.

3. Karl Malone

Karl Malone is also known as the Mailman and he has earned his name through scoring steadily and on the strength of his body.

He was among the most dependable league players who made impressive performances season by season.

In conclusion, these players have demonstrated great abilities during their career and these facts indicate their commitment to the game. 

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First Published: Mar 18, 2026, 13:48 IST

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