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ScoringCareer 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 | Bar | 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. |