Career Playoff PPG

The player's career playoff scoring average. Combined with regular season PPG, this enables the CIF formula to compute "playoff lift" — the percentage increase in scoring from regular season to playoffs. Players who dramatically increase their scoring in the postseason demonstrate championship-level elevation. Michael Jordan went from 30.1 regular season to 33.4 playoff PPG, a significant positive lift.

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Career Playoff PPG Leaderboard

#	Entity	Score	Reasoning
	Michael Jordanplayer	100	33.4 career playoff PPG, the highest in NBA history across 179 playoff games. Jordan elevated his scoring in the postseason like no other player, making him the definitive playoff scorer.
	Jerry Westplayer	95	West averaged 29.1 PPG in 153 playoff games, placing him among the greatest postseason scorers ever. His playoff scoring average actually exceeded his regular season average, demonstrating elite clutch performance.
	Luka Doncicplayer	95	Doncic averages 32.4 PPG in 32 career playoff games, placing him among the greatest postseason scorers ever. His playoff scoring average exceeds even Jordan's regular season mark.
	Allen Iversonplayer	95	Iverson averaged 29.7 PPG in 71 career playoff games, elevating his scoring significantly in the postseason. This places him among the all-time great playoff scorers.
	LeBron Jamesplayer	95	LeBron's 28.4 career playoff PPG over 270+ playoff games is extraordinary. The combination of near-30 PPG average with the largest playoff sample size makes this one of the greatest postseason scoring records ever.
6	Kevin Durantplayer	93	Durant's career playoff PPG of approximately 29.4 is remarkable, actually exceeding his regular season average. Over 150+ playoff games, he has been one of the most prolific postseason scorers in history.
7	Elgin Baylorplayer	92	Baylor averaged 27.0 PPG in 134 playoff games, placing him firmly in the elite playoff scorer category. His postseason scoring was consistently dominant throughout his career.
7	Trae Youngplayer	92	Young averages 28.9 PPG in 18 career playoff games, placing him in the elite playoff scorer tier, though the sample size is still relatively small.
9	Kobe Bryantplayer	91	Kobe averaged 25.6 PPG in 220 career playoff games, elevating his game in the postseason across seven Finals appearances. This reflects his status as one of the greatest playoff scorers in NBA history.
10	Kawhi Leonardplayer	89	Leonard averages 23.8 PPG in playoffs over 100+ games, placing him in the elite playoff scorer tier. This is between Shaq's 88 (24.3 PPG) and Kobe's 91 (25.6 PPG).
10	Damian Lillardplayer	89	Lillard averages 25.7 PPG in 61 career playoff games, placing him in the elite playoff scorer tier with several legendary postseason performances.
10	Dominique Wilkinsplayer	89	Wilkins averaged 25.4 PPG in 55 career playoff games. This outstanding playoff scoring average places him in the elite postseason scorer tier, maintaining his high-level production when it mattered most.
10	Anthony Davisplayer	89	Davis averages 25.2 PPG in playoff games over 60+ postseason contests, including dominant 2020 championship run. Elite playoff scorer in the 25-28 PPG range.
14	Bob Pettitplayer	88	Pettit averaged 25.5 PPG in 88 career playoff games, placing him in the elite playoff scorer range (26-30 PPG). He elevated his scoring in the postseason and was the Finals MVP in 1958 when he led the Hawks to their only championship.
14	Joel Embiidplayer	88	Embiid averages 23.8 PPG in 65 career playoff games. This places him in the outstanding playoff scorer range, maintaining elite production in the postseason.
14	Devin Bookerplayer	88	Booker averages 26.8 PPG in 47 career playoff games, placing him in the elite playoff scorer tier with dominant postseason offensive production.
14	Shaquille O'Nealplayer	88	Shaq averaged 24.3 career playoff PPG across 216 playoff games, making him a dominant postseason scorer. He is the anchor entity at 88, reflecting his incredible playoff dominance particularly during the Lakers three-peat where he averaged close to 30 PPG in the Finals.
14	Russell Westbrookplayer	88	Career playoff PPG of 25.4 over 100+ playoff games places him in the elite playoff scorer range, actually improving his scoring in postseason play.
14	Bernard Kingplayer	88	King averaged 24.2 PPG in 28 career playoff games, placing him in the elite playoff scorer tier. Though limited sample size due to injuries, he elevated his scoring in postseason play.
20	Stephen Curryplayer	86	Curry's career playoff PPG is approximately 26.2 over 100+ playoff games. He has elevated his scoring in the postseason, including dominant Finals performances (notably 2022 Finals MVP).
21	Ja Morantplayer	85	Morant has averaged 27.1 PPG in 22 career playoff games, elevating his scoring significantly in the postseason. This places him in the outstanding playoff scorer tier despite the limited sample size.
21	Julius Ervingplayer	85	Dr. J averaged 24.4 PPG in 141 career NBA playoff games. This places him solidly in the outstanding playoff scorer range (22-26 PPG), demonstrating his ability to maintain elite scoring in the postseason.
21	Hakeem Olajuwonplayer	85	Olajuwon averaged 25.9 PPG in 145 playoff games throughout his career. This places him squarely in the 22-26 PPG range for outstanding playoff scoring, with his peak playoff performances during the Rockets' championship runs.
21	Clyde Drexlerplayer	85	Drexler averaged 20.4 PPG in 145 career playoff games. Strong playoff scoring over a large sample size, maintaining his regular season production in the postseason.
21	George Mikanplayer	85	Mikan averaged 23.5 PPG in playoff games, placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer range (22-26 PPG) despite limited playoff sample size in early NBA era.
21	James Hardenplayer	85	Harden averages 22.9 PPG in 140+ career playoff games, placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer range. He has maintained strong postseason scoring despite some high-profile struggles in elimination games.
21	Kyrie Irvingplayer	85	Irving averages 24.4 career playoff PPG over 70+ playoff games, placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer tier with clutch postseason performances.
21	Anthony Edwardsplayer	85	Edwards averages 25.8 PPG in 19 career playoff games. This places him in the outstanding playoff scorer range (22-26 PPG), showing he elevates his game in the postseason.
21	Donovan Mitchellplayer	85	Mitchell averages 28.3 PPG in 45 career playoff games, demonstrating elite postseason scoring ability and clutch performance in high-pressure situations.
21	Rick Barryplayer	85	Barry averaged 22.9 PPG in 74 career playoff games, placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer range (22-26 PPG). He elevated his game in the postseason, including his legendary 1975 Finals performance.
21	Dirk Nowitzkiplayer	85	Dirk averaged 25.3 PPG in 145 career playoff games, elevating his scoring in the postseason. His playoff scoring was crucial to Dallas's 2011 championship run.
21	Giannis Antetokounmpoplayer	85	Giannis averages 26.3 PPG in 83 career playoff games, placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer tier with elite postseason production.
21	Jayson Tatumplayer	85	Tatum averages 25.0 PPG in 74 career playoff games, placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer tier. He has elevated his scoring in multiple deep playoff runs including Finals appearances.
21	Dwyane Wadeplayer	85	Wade averaged 22.3 PPG in 177 career playoff games. His postseason scoring was consistent with his regular season output, placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer range.
21	Oscar Robertsonplayer	85	Averaged 22.2 PPG in 86 playoff games, maintaining his elite scoring in the postseason and placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer tier.
36	Kareem Abdul-Jabbarplayer	82	Kareem averaged 24.3 PPG in 237 career playoff games. This outstanding playoff production sustained over an enormous sample size places him in the 22-26 PPG bracket.
36	Jimmy Butlerplayer	82	Butler averages 21.4 PPG in 95+ career playoff games, elevating his scoring in the postseason and placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer tier.
36	Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderplayer	82	SGA has averaged approximately 24.8 PPG in limited playoff experience (around 18 games), showing he elevates his scoring in the postseason despite small sample size.
36	Wilt Chamberlainplayer	82	Wilt averaged 22.5 PPG in 160 career playoff games, placing him in the outstanding range despite being lower than his regular season average due to his later career role changes.
36	Roger Brownplayer	82	Brown averaged approximately 22.9 PPG in ABA playoff games over multiple postseason appearances, placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer range (22-26 PPG bracket).
36	Sam Jonesplayer	82	Jones averaged 18.9 PPG in 154 career playoff games across 11 championship runs with the Celtics. This places him in the strong playoff scorer range (18-22 PPG), with the enormous sample size and clutch reputation pushing him toward the higher end.
36	Larry Birdplayer	82	Bird averaged 23.8 PPG in 164 career playoff games across a large sample size. This places him in the outstanding playoff scorer range (22-26 PPG), maintaining his elite scoring in the postseason.
36	Isiah Thomasplayer	82	Thomas averaged 20.4 PPG in 111 career playoff games, elevating his scoring in the postseason. This places him solidly in the outstanding playoff scorer range (22-26 PPG bracket), though at the lower end.
44	Charles Barkleyplayer	81	Barkley averaged 23.0 PPG in 123 career playoff games, slightly elevating his scoring in the postseason. This places him in the outstanding playoff scorer tier with strong production over a substantial sample size.
45	Paul Westphalplayer	80	Westphal averaged 20.6 PPG in 89 career playoff games, placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer tier (22-26 PPG range). He elevated his scoring in the postseason and was a key contributor in Phoenix's 1976 Finals run.
46	Karl Maloneplayer	79	Malone averaged 24.7 PPG in 193 career playoff games, maintaining nearly his regular season average in the postseason. This places him in the outstanding playoff scorer range with excellent consistency.
46	Nikola Jokicplayer	79	Jokic averages 24.7 PPG in 85 career playoff games, placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer range. He has elevated his scoring in postseason play across multiple deep runs.
46	Reggie Millerplayer	79	Miller averaged 20.6 PPG in 144 career playoff games, elevating his scoring slightly in the postseason. His clutch playoff performances, especially against the Knicks, were legendary.
46	John Havlicekplayer	79	Havlicek averaged 22.0 PPG in 172 career playoff games, placing him at the bottom of the outstanding playoff scorer range (22-26 PPG). His playoff scoring was consistent with his regular season production across an enormous sample size.
50	Paul Pierceplayer	78	Pierce averaged 19.6 PPG in 170 career playoff games, including clutch performances in the 2008 championship run. This places him in the strong playoff scorer range with excellent sample size.
50	Adrian Dantleyplayer	78	Dantley averaged 25.8 PPG in 23 career playoff games. While the sample size is limited, his playoff scoring average actually exceeded his regular season mark, placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer tier.
50	Carmelo Anthonyplayer	78	Carmelo averaged 21.8 PPG in 43 career playoff games. While a limited sample size, this places him in the outstanding playoff scorer range (22-26 PPG), maintaining his scoring in postseason play.
50	George Gervinplayer	78	Gervin averaged 24.6 PPG in 59 career playoff games, placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer range (22-26 PPG). He maintained his elite scoring in the postseason despite limited playoff success.
50	Dan Isselplayer	78	Issel averaged 21.8 PPG in 74 career playoff games, placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer range (22-26 PPG). He maintained strong scoring in the postseason throughout his career.
50	Tracy McGradyplayer	78	McGrady averaged 21.8 PPG in 47 career playoff games. This places him in the outstanding playoff scorer range (22-26 PPG), though the sample size is relatively limited due to early playoff exits.
50	Bob McAdooplayer	78	Averaged 22.4 PPG in 29 career playoff games. Limited sample size but maintained his elite scoring in the postseason, placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer range.
50	Bradley Bealplayer	78	Beal averages 22.6 PPG in 40 career playoff games, placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer range despite limited postseason experience.
50	Amar'e Stoudemireplayer	78	Stoudemire averaged 23.0 PPG in 79 career playoff games, placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer range (22-26 PPG). He elevated his game in the postseason throughout his career.
50	Jalen Brunsonplayer	78	Brunson averages approximately 22.5 PPG in playoff games, notably elevating his scoring in the postseason including his breakout 2022 playoffs. This places him in the outstanding playoff scorer tier despite a smaller sample size.
50	James Worthyplayer	78	Worthy averaged 21.1 PPG in 143 career playoff games, placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer range (22-26 PPG) but at the lower end. He elevated his game significantly in the postseason.
50	De'Aaron Foxplayer	78	Fox averages 22.8 PPG in 18 career playoff games. Limited sample size but strong production places him in the outstanding playoff scorer range (22-26 PPG).
50	Derrick Roseplayer	78	Rose averaged 23.6 PPG in 35 career playoff games. This places him in the outstanding playoff scorer range, though the sample size is relatively limited due to injuries.
50	Paul Arizinplayer	78	Arizin averaged 22.8 PPG in 49 career playoff games. This places him in the outstanding playoff scorer range (22-26 PPG), maintaining his regular season scoring average in postseason play.
50	Paul Georgeplayer	78	George averages 21.9 PPG in 100+ career playoff games, placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer tier with consistent postseason production.
50	Kevin Johnsonplayer	78	Johnson averaged 20.1 PPG in 105 career playoff games, elevating his scoring in the postseason. This places him in the outstanding playoff scorer tier (22-26 PPG range) with substantial sample size.
50	Patrick Ewingplayer	78	Ewing averaged 20.2 PPG in 139 career playoff games, maintaining his scoring production in the postseason across a large sample size. This places him in the strong playoff scorer tier, demonstrating consistent postseason offensive contribution.
50	David Thompsonplayer	78	Thompson averaged 22.1 PPG in 32 career playoff games, placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer range (22-26 PPG). However, the sample size is relatively limited compared to other elite scorers.
50	Jaylen Brownplayer	78	Brown averages 22.7 PPG in 95 career playoff games, elevating his scoring in the postseason. This places him in the outstanding playoff scorer tier (22-26 PPG) with a substantial sample size.
50	David Robinsonplayer	78	Robinson averaged 20.7 PPG in 123 playoff games throughout his career. This solid playoff scoring average places him right at the boundary between strong and outstanding playoff scorer tiers.
50	Penny Hardawayplayer	78	Hardaway averaged 22.1 PPG in 60 career playoff games, placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer range (22-26 PPG). He elevated his game in the postseason during his Orlando years.
50	Moses Maloneplayer	78	Malone averaged 22.1 PPG in 94 career playoff games. This places him at the bottom of the outstanding playoff scorer range (22-26 PPG), showing he maintained his scoring in the postseason across a substantial sample size.
50	Earl Monroeplayer	78	Monroe averaged 22.7 PPG in 57 career playoff games, placing him in the outstanding playoff scorer tier. He elevated his game in the postseason, particularly during the Knicks' championship runs.
73	Klay Thompsonplayer	76	Thompson averages 19.0 PPG in 123 career playoff games, placing him as a strong playoff scorer who has elevated his game in multiple championship runs.
73	Billy Cunninghamplayer	76	Cunningham averaged 20.6 PPG in 80 career playoff games. This places him in the strong playoff scorer tier (18-22 PPG), maintaining his scoring production in the postseason across a substantial sample size.
75	Elvin Hayesplayer	75	Hayes averaged 19.7 PPG in 96 career playoff games. This places him solidly in the strong playoff scorer range (18-22 PPG), maintaining his scoring production in the postseason.
75	Truck Robinsonplayer	75	Robinson averaged 20.2 PPG in 23 career playoff games. This places him in the strong playoff scorer range (18-22 PPG), though the sample size is relatively limited compared to players with extensive playoff experience.
75	Walt Frazierplayer	75	Frazier averaged 20.7 PPG in 93 career playoff games, elevating his scoring in the postseason. This places him solidly in the strong playoff scorer tier (18-22 PPG), showing his ability to raise his game when it mattered most.
75	Gail Goodrichplayer	75	Goodrich averaged 19.4 PPG in 54 career playoff games, slightly elevating his scoring in the postseason. This places him in the strong playoff scorer tier (18-22 PPG) with solid postseason production over a meaningful sample size.
75	Kristaps Porziņģisplayer	75	Career playoff PPG of 20.2 over 40+ playoff games places him in the strong playoff scorer range, maintaining his regular season production in the postseason.
75	Mitch Richmondplayer	75	Richmond averaged 20.1 PPG in 23 career playoff games. This places him in the strong playoff scorer range (18-22 PPG), though the sample size is relatively limited.
75	Phil Chenierplayer	75	Chenier averaged 18.2 PPG in 43 career playoff games, placing him in the strong playoff scorer range (18-22 PPG). He maintained his scoring in the postseason with the Bullets' championship run in 1978.
75	Tom Chambersplayer	75	Chambers averaged 20.4 PPG in 62 career playoff games, placing him in the strong playoff scorer tier. He maintained his scoring production well in postseason play.
75	John Wallplayer	75	Wall averaged 21.1 PPG in 42 career playoff games, elevating his scoring in the postseason. This places him in the strong playoff scorer tier with solid postseason production.
75	Hal Greerplayer	75	Greer averaged 19.4 PPG in 92 career playoff games, slightly elevating his scoring in the postseason. This places him in the strong playoff scorer tier with excellent sample size.
75	Spencer Haywoodplayer	75	Haywood averaged 21.6 PPG in 43 career playoff games. This places him in the strong playoff scorer range (18-22 PPG), though with a relatively limited playoff sample size due to team circumstances.
75	Khris Middletonplayer	75	Career playoff PPG of 20.1 over 100+ playoff games places him in the strong playoff scorer range, showing ability to elevate his game in postseason.
75	Chris Webberplayer	75	Webber averaged 20.1 PPG in 80 career playoff games. This places him in the strong playoff scorer range (18-22 PPG), maintaining his regular season production in the postseason.
75	Chet Walkerplayer	75	Walker averaged 19.3 PPG in 110 career playoff games, slightly elevating his scoring in the postseason. This places him in the strong playoff scorer tier with excellent sample size across deep playoff runs.
75	Kevin McHaleplayer	75	McHale averaged 18.8 PPG in 169 career playoff games, placing him in the strong playoff scorer range (18-22 PPG). He maintained his scoring efficiency in the postseason across a large sample size.
90	Pascal Siakamplayer	74	Siakam averages 19.5 PPG in 77 career playoff games, including strong performances during Toronto's 2019 championship run. This places him in the strong playoff scorer range with a substantial sample size.
90	Rolando Blackmanplayer	74	Blackman averaged 20.1 PPG in 44 career playoff games, placing him in the strong playoff scorer range. He elevated his game in the postseason with solid production.
90	Ray Allenplayer	74	Allen averaged 18.5 PPG in 171 career playoff games, placing him in the strong playoff scorer range. He maintained his regular season production across a large postseason sample size.
90	Jo Jo Whiteplayer	74	White averaged 18.4 PPG in 80 career playoff games, elevating his scoring slightly in the postseason. This places him solidly in the strong playoff scorer tier (18-22 PPG range).
90	Latrell Sprewellplayer	74	Sprewell averaged 20.1 PPG in 97 career playoff games, placing him in the strong playoff scorer range. He elevated his game in the postseason, notably during the Knicks' 1999 Finals run.
95	Tim Duncanplayer	73	Duncan averaged 20.6 PPG in 251 career playoff games, a strong and sustained postseason scoring output over an enormous sample size. This places him solidly in the strong playoff scorer tier (18-22 PPG).
96	Eddie Johnsonplayer	72	Johnson averaged 19.5 PPG in 67 career playoff games. This places him in the strong playoff scorer range, showing he elevated his game in the postseason.
96	Terry Cummingsplayer	72	Averaged 20.4 PPG in 57 career playoff games, maintaining strong scoring production in the postseason and placing him in the strong playoff scorer tier.
96	Ricky Piercesixth_man	72	Pierce averaged 19.3 PPG in 78 career playoff games, placing him in the strong playoff scorer range with solid postseason production.
96	Richard Hamiltonplayer	72	Hamilton averaged 19.4 PPG in 132 career playoff games, placing him in the strong playoff scorer tier. He elevated his scoring slightly in the postseason with a large sample size.
96	Chris Mullinplayer	72	Mullin averaged 20.1 PPG in 43 career playoff games, placing him in the strong playoff scorer tier. Limited sample size due to Golden State's playoff struggles during his prime, but maintained solid postseason production.