Career Regular Season PPG

The player's career regular season scoring average. Used as the baseline in the Championship Impact Factor (CIF) formula to calculate playoff lift. The CIF formula computes the percentage difference between playoff PPG and regular season PPG to measure how much a player elevates their game when it matters most. This raw stat captures the baseline scoring level against which playoff performance is compared.

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Career Regular Season PPG Leaderboard

#	Entity	Score	Reasoning
	Wilt Chamberlainplayer	99	Wilt averaged 30.1 career regular season PPG, tied with Michael Jordan for the highest in NBA history among qualified players.
	Michael Jordanplayer	99	30.1 career regular season PPG, tied with Wilt Chamberlain for the highest in NBA history among qualified players. The ultimate scoring average benchmark.
	Luka Doncicplayer	96	Doncic averages 28.7 career regular season PPG over six seasons. This places him in the all-time scoring average tier, ranking among the top 5-6 highest career averages in NBA history.
4	Elgin Baylorplayer	95	Baylor's 27.4 career regular season PPG places him in the all-time scoring average tier. This ranks among the highest career averages in NBA history, reflecting his elite offensive production.
4	Joel Embiidplayer	95	Embiid's 27.9 career regular season PPG places him in the all-time scoring average tier. This is among the highest career averages for active players and historically elite.
6	Jerry Westplayer	94	West's 27.0 career PPG places him firmly in the elite scorer tier (25-28 PPG range). He was one of the most prolific scorers of his generation and maintained this average across 14 seasons.
7	Kevin Durantplayer	93	Durant's career regular season average of 27.3 PPG places him among the top scorers in NBA history. This falls in the elite range and is near the top of the 25-28 PPG bracket.
8	LeBron Jamesplayer	92	LeBron's 27.1 career regular season PPG over 21 seasons is elite, placing him among the top scorers in NBA history on a per-game basis with remarkable consistency and longevity.
9	Trae Youngplayer	91	Young's 25.3 career regular season PPG places him in the elite scorer tier (25-28 PPG range), establishing him as a premier offensive player.
9	Bob Pettitplayer	91	Pettit averaged 26.4 career regular season PPG over 11 seasons. This places him in the elite scorer tier (25-28 PPG range), comparable to modern stars like Kobe Bryant's 25.0 PPG career average.
9	George Gervinplayer	91	Gervin's 26.2 career regular season PPG places him in the elite scorer tier (25-28 PPG range). He was one of the most consistent high-volume scorers of his era with four scoring titles.
9	Allen Iversonplayer	91	Iverson's 26.7 career regular season PPG places him in the elite scorer tier (25-28 PPG range). He won four scoring titles and was one of the most prolific scorers of his era.
13	Kobe Bryantplayer	90	Kobe averaged 25.0 career regular season PPG over 20 NBA seasons. This places him squarely in the elite scorer tier (25-28 PPG range).
14	Zion Williamsonplayer	89	Zion averages 25.8 PPG for his career, placing him in the elite scorer range (25-28 PPG). His scoring average is exceptional despite limited games played due to injuries.
15	Karl Maloneplayer	87	Malone averaged exactly 25.0 PPG for his career, placing him at the top of the outstanding scorer tier (22-25 PPG range) and among the elite offensive players in NBA history.
15	Dominique Wilkinsplayer	87	Wilkins averaged 24.8 career regular season PPG, placing him in the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG). He was a consistent first-option offensive player throughout his career.
15	Oscar Robertsonplayer	87	Career average of 25.7 PPG places him solidly in the outstanding scorer range, consistently being a first-option offensive player throughout his 14-year career.
18	Pete Maravichplayer	86	Maravich averaged 24.2 career regular season PPG, placing him squarely in the outstanding scorer tier (22-25 PPG range). His scoring average ranks among the highest in NBA history and reflects his status as one of the most prolific offensive players ever.
19	Adrian Dantleyplayer	85	Dantley's 24.3 career regular season PPG places him solidly in the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG). He was a consistent 25+ PPG scorer during his prime years.
19	Larry Birdplayer	85	Bird averaged 24.3 career regular season PPG, placing him in the outstanding scorer tier (22-25 PPG range). He was consistently a first-option offensive player throughout his career.
21	Hakeem Olajuwonplayer	84	Olajuwon's 21.8 career regular season PPG places him in the 18-22 PPG range. He was a consistent first-option scorer throughout his career, though not quite reaching the 22+ PPG threshold for the highest tier.
21	Anthony Davisplayer	84	Davis averages 23.8 career regular season PPG, placing him solidly in the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG) near the top of that bracket.
21	Devin Bookerplayer	84	Booker's 24.3 career regular season PPG places him in the outstanding scorer range, establishing him as a consistent first-option offensive player.
21	Damian Lillardplayer	84	Lillard's 24.3 career regular season PPG places him in the outstanding scorer range, consistently serving as a first-option offensive player throughout his career.
21	Rick Barryplayer	84	Barry averaged 23.2 PPG for his career regular season, placing him solidly in the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG). He was a consistent first-option offensive player throughout his career.
21	Stephen Curryplayer	84	Curry's career regular season PPG is approximately 24.3, placing him in the outstanding scorer range. He had peak seasons of 30+ PPG but his career average is pulled down by early career development and some injury-shortened seasons.
21	Roger Brownplayer	84	Brown's 23.0 career regular season PPG in the ABA places him solidly in the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG bracket), near the middle of that tier.
21	Julius Ervingplayer	84	Erving averaged 24.2 PPG for his NBA regular season career. This places him in the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG), near the top of that bracket and comparable to Curry's 24.3 PPG anchor at 84.
21	George Mikanplayer	84	Mikan's 23.1 career regular season PPG places him solidly in the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG), near the middle of that tier.
30	Kareem Abdul-Jabbarplayer	83	Kareem averaged 24.6 PPG for his career regular season, falling in the 22-25 PPG range. He's at the higher end of this bracket given his proximity to 25 PPG.
30	James Hardenplayer	83	Harden's career regular season average of 24.1 PPG places him solidly in the outstanding scorer tier (22-25 PPG range). His peak seasons included multiple 29+ PPG campaigns during his Houston prime.
32	Shaquille O'Nealplayer	82	Shaq averaged 23.7 PPG for his career regular season. This places him solidly in the 22-25 PPG range (78-87 tier). His prime averages were much higher (near 30 PPG in 1999-2000), but his later years brought the career average down.
32	Kyrie Irvingplayer	82	Irving's 23.6 career regular season PPG places him solidly in the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG), establishing him as a consistent first-option offensive player.
32	Bernard Kingplayer	82	King averaged 22.5 PPG for his career regular season, placing him solidly in the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG). He had multiple seasons averaging 25+ PPG including his legendary 32.9 PPG in 1984-85.
35	Carmelo Anthonyplayer	81	Carmelo averaged 22.5 PPG for his career regular season, placing him solidly in the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG). He was consistently a first-option offensive player throughout his prime.
35	Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderplayer	81	SGA's career regular season average of 23.0 PPG places him solidly in the outstanding scorer range, with his recent seasons showing elite 30+ PPG production.
35	Truck Robinsonplayer	81	Robinson averaged 22.7 career regular season PPG, placing him solidly in the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG). He was a consistent first-option offensive player during his prime years.
35	David Thompsonplayer	81	Thompson averaged 22.7 career regular season PPG, placing him solidly in the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG). He was a legitimate first-option offensive player during his prime years.
35	Ja Morantplayer	81	Morant's career regular season average of 22.5 PPG places him solidly in the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG). He's established himself as a consistent first-option offensive player.
35	Bob McAdooplayer	81	Career average of 22.1 PPG places him solidly in the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG). Three-time scoring champion who was one of the premier offensive players of the mid-1970s.
35	Anthony Edwardsplayer	81	Edwards averages 23.0 PPG for his career regular season. This places him solidly in the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG), establishing himself as a first-option offensive player.
35	Dirk Nowitzkiplayer	81	Dirk averaged 20.7 PPG for his career regular season over 21 seasons. This places him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG), near the top of that bracket.
35	Dan Isselplayer	81	Issel averaged 22.6 PPG for his career regular season, placing him solidly in the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG). He was a consistent first-option offensive player throughout his career.
35	Jayson Tatumplayer	81	Tatum's 23.1 career regular season PPG places him solidly in the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG). He's established himself as a consistent first-option offensive player.
35	Donovan Mitchellplayer	81	Mitchell's 23.3 career regular season PPG places him in the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG), establishing him as a consistent first-option offensive player.
46	Paul Arizinplayer	80	Arizin averaged 22.8 career regular season PPG over 10 NBA seasons. This places him in the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG), near the bottom of that tier but still representing elite scoring for his era.
46	Dwyane Wadeplayer	80	Wade averaged 22.0 PPG for his career regular season. This places him at the lower end of the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG), as he was consistently a first-option offensive player.
46	Giannis Antetokounmpoplayer	80	Giannis averages 22.6 career regular season PPG, placing him solidly in the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG) as a consistent first-option offensive player.
49	Moses Maloneplayer	79	Malone averaged 20.6 career regular season PPG over 19 seasons. This places him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG), near the top of that bracket as a consistent 20+ PPG scorer throughout his career.
49	Nikola Jokicplayer	79	Jokic averages 20.9 career regular season PPG, placing him at the lower end of the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG bracket) but still representing strong first-option scoring.
49	John Havlicekplayer	79	Havlicek averaged 20.8 career regular season PPG, placing him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG). He was a reliable first or second scoring option throughout his Hall of Fame career with the Celtics.
49	Charles Barkleyplayer	79	Barkley averaged 22.1 PPG for his career regular season, placing him solidly in the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG tier) as a consistent first-option offensive player.
49	Bradley Bealplayer	79	Beal's 22.1 career regular season PPG places him solidly in the outstanding scorer tier as a consistent first-option offensive player.
54	David Robinsonplayer	78	Robinson's 21.1 career regular season PPG places him squarely in the 18-22 PPG range, making him a strong scorer but not quite reaching the outstanding 22-25 PPG tier.
54	Russell Westbrookplayer	78	Career regular season PPG of 21.7 places him at the lower end of the outstanding scorer range (22-25 PPG), just below the 22 PPG threshold.
56	DeMar DeRozanplayer	76	DeRozan's 21.2 career regular season PPG places him solidly in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG), consistently serving as a primary offensive option throughout his career.
56	Cade Cunninghamplayer	76	Cunningham's 21.9 career PPG places him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG). He has established himself as a primary offensive option early in his career.
56	Chris Webberplayer	76	Webber averaged 20.7 career regular season PPG, placing him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG). He was a reliable first or second scoring option throughout his career.
56	Mitch Richmondplayer	76	Richmond's 21.0 career regular season PPG places him solidly in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG). He was a consistent first or second scoring option throughout his career.
56	Alex Englishplayer	76	English averaged 21.5 PPG for his career, placing him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG). He was a consistent 20+ PPG scorer throughout the 1980s and led the league in scoring once.
56	Kevin Johnsonplayer	76	Johnson averaged 17.9 career regular season PPG over 12 seasons. This places him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG), just below the 18 PPG threshold but close enough given his role as a point guard.
62	Paolo Bancheroplayer	75	Banchero averages approximately 21.4 PPG through his first two seasons. This places him solidly in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG), demonstrating first-option scoring ability early in his career.
62	Elvin Hayesplayer	75	Hayes averaged 21.0 career regular season PPG over 16 seasons. This places him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG), consistently being a primary offensive option throughout his career.
62	Victor Wembanyamaplayer	75	Averaged 21.4 PPG in his rookie season, placing him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG). This is exceptional production for a rookie and suggests he will quickly move into elite scoring territory.
62	Patrick Ewingplayer	75	Ewing averaged 21.0 PPG for his career regular season, placing him solidly in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG). He was a reliable first-option offensive player throughout his prime years with the Knicks.
62	Walt Bellamyplayer	75	Bellamy averaged 20.1 career regular season PPG. This places him solidly in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG), making him a reliable first or second scoring option throughout his career.
67	Klay Thompsonplayer	74	Thompson's career regular season average of 19.5 PPG places him solidly in the strong scorer range as a consistent second option throughout his career.
67	Paul Georgeplayer	74	George's 20.8 career regular season PPG places him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG), consistently a primary offensive option throughout his career.
67	Terry Cummingsplayer	74	Career regular season average of 18.4 PPG places him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG), consistent with being a reliable first or second scoring option.
67	Billy Cunninghamplayer	74	Cunningham averaged 21.2 career regular season PPG, placing him solidly in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG). He was a consistent first or second scoring option throughout his career.
71	De'Aaron Foxplayer	72	Fox's career regular season average of 20.2 PPG places him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG). He's been a consistent 20+ PPG scorer for multiple seasons.
71	Darius Garlandplayer	72	His career regular season average of 19.2 PPG places him solidly in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG), showing consistent offensive production as a primary option.
71	Kemba Walkerplayer	72	Walker's 19.3 career regular season PPG places him solidly in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG), reflecting his role as a consistent first or second scoring option.
71	Latrell Sprewellplayer	72	Sprewell's career regular season average of 18.3 PPG places him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG). He was a consistent first or second scoring option throughout his career.
71	Dave Bingplayer	72	Bing averaged 20.3 career regular season PPG. This places him solidly in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG), reflecting his status as a reliable go-to scorer throughout his career.
71	Warren Jabaliplayer	72	Jabali's career regular season average of approximately 20 PPG places him solidly in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG). He was a consistent double-figure scorer and reliable offensive contributor throughout his career.
71	Kristaps Porziņģisplayer	72	Career regular season PPG of 19.6 places him solidly in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG), representing consistent first or second option offensive production.
71	Bob Lanierplayer	72	Lanier averaged 20.1 PPG for his career regular season. This places him solidly in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG), representing consistent first or second option offensive production.
71	Marques Johnsonplayer	72	Johnson averaged 20.1 PPG for his career regular season, placing him solidly in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG). He was a consistent first or second scoring option during his prime years with the Bucks.
71	Sam Jonesplayer	72	Jones averaged 17.7 career regular season PPG, which places him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG). At 17.7, he sits just below the 18 PPG threshold but was a key offensive contributor for championship teams.
71	World B Freeplayer	72	Free averaged 20.3 PPG for his career regular season, placing him solidly in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG). He was a reliable go-to scoring option throughout his career.
71	Clyde Drexlerplayer	72	Drexler averaged 20.4 career regular season PPG. This places him solidly in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG), near the top of that bracket.
71	Isiah Thomasplayer	72	Thomas averaged 19.2 PPG for his career regular season. This places him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG = 65-77), positioning him as a reliable go-to scorer throughout his career.
84	Tim Hardawayplayer	71	His 17.7 career regular season PPG places him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG bracket), though at the lower end of that tier.
84	LaMarcus Aldridgeplayer	71	Aldridge's 19.4 career regular season PPG places him solidly in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG), consistently serving as a primary or secondary scoring option throughout his career.
84	Jamal Mashburnplayer	71	Mashburn averaged 19.1 career regular season PPG, placing him solidly in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG). He was a reliable first or second scoring option during his prime.
87	Brandon Ingramplayer	70	Ingram's 18.9 career regular season PPG places him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG), near the lower end of that tier.
87	Pascal Siakamplayer	70	Siakam's career regular season average of 17.7 PPG places him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG tier), though at the lower end as he developed into a primary option over time.
87	Ron Booneplayer	70	Boone averaged 18.0 PPG for his career regular season across ABA and NBA. This places him at the lower end of the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG), as he was a reliable offensive contributor throughout his career.
87	Rolando Blackmanplayer	70	Blackman averaged 18.0 PPG for his career regular season, placing him solidly in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG) as a reliable go-to offensive option.
87	DeMarcus Cousinsplayer	70	Cousins averaged 19.6 PPG for his career regular season, placing him solidly in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG). He was a consistent offensive threat and primary scoring option when healthy.
87	Paul Pierceplayer	70	Pierce averaged 19.7 career regular season PPG over 19 seasons. This places him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG), near the top of that bracket as a reliable first option.
87	Jaylen Brownplayer	70	Brown's career regular season average of 17.9 PPG places him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG), though at the lower end since he's just under 18 PPG.
87	Tom Chambersplayer	70	Chambers averaged 18.1 career regular season PPG, placing him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG). He was a reliable first or second scoring option throughout his career.
87	Mark Aguirreplayer	70	Aguirre averaged 20.0 PPG for his career regular season, placing him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG). He was a reliable first or second scoring option throughout most of his career.
87	Reggie Millerplayer	70	Miller's 18.2 career regular season PPG places him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG). He was a reliable first or second scoring option throughout his career with the Pacers.
87	Derrick Roseplayer	70	Rose averaged 17.4 PPG for his career regular season. This places him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG tier), though at the lower end due to injury-shortened seasons affecting his career average.
87	Antawn Jamisonplayer	70	Jamison's 18.5 career regular season PPG places him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG). He was a reliable go-to scorer and primary offensive option for multiple teams.
87	Franz Wagnerplayer	70	Wagner averages 18.1 PPG for his career regular season, placing him in the strong scorer range (18-22 PPG). He's shown consistent improvement and is trending toward 20+ PPG.
87	Deron Williamsplayer	70	Career average of 16.3 regular season PPG places him in the solid scorer range (15-18 PPG), serving as a consistent offensive contributor throughout his career.