The NBA 30,000 point club
8 NBA players have reached 30,000 career points; LeBron James leads with 43,440. LeBron James and Kevin Durant are still active. The closest active player outside the club is James Harden, 29,339, 661 short.
Every member, by career points
| # | Player | Points | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LeBron JamesactivePHI | 43,440 | 2003-04–2025-26 |
| 2 | Kareem Abdul-JabbarHOF | 38,387 | 1969-70–1988-89 |
| 3 | Karl MaloneHOF | 36,928 | 1985-86–2003-04 |
| 4 | Kobe BryantHOF | 33,643 | 1996-97–2015-16 |
| 5 | Kevin DurantactiveHOU | 32,597 | 2007-08–2025-26 |
| 6 | Michael JordanHOF | 32,292 | 1984-85–2002-03 |
| 7 | Dirk NowitzkiHOF | 31,560 | 1998-99–2018-19 |
| 8 | Wilt ChamberlainHOF | 31,419 | 1959-60–1972-73 |
Closest active players
| Player | Points | To go |
|---|---|---|
| James HardenactiveCLE | 29,339 | 661 |
| DeMar DeRozanactiveDEN | 26,711 | 3,289 |
| Stephen CurryactiveGS | 26,528 | 3,472 |
| Damian LillardactivePOR | 22,598 | 7,402 |
| Giannis AntetokounmpoactiveMIA | 21,531 | 8,469 |
| Anthony DavisactiveWSH | 19,385 | 10,615 |
| Paul GeorgeactiveBOS | 19,338 | 10,662 |
| Kyrie IrvingactiveDAL | 18,433 | 11,567 |
| Brook LopezactiveLAC | 18,151 | 11,849 |
| Devin BookeractivePHX | 18,120 | 11,880 |
| Nikola JokicactiveDEN | 18,009 | 11,991 |
Regular season only. Career totals as the league’s records list them; HOF marks a member of the Hall of Fame as a player.