Top 10 NBA All-time Leading Scorers

As of February 12, 2025, the top 10 NBA all-time leading scorers are:

1. LeBron James – 41,623 points
2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 38,387 points
3. Karl Malone – 36,928 points
4. Kobe Bryant – 33,643 points
5. Michael Jordan – 32,292 points
6. Dirk Nowitzki – 31,560 points
7. Wilt Chamberlain – 31,419 points
8. Kevin Durant – 30,008 points
9. Shaquille O'Neal – 28,596 points
10. Carmelo Anthony – 28,289 points

Notably, on February 11, 2025, Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to surpass 30,000 career points. He achieved this milestone during a home game against the Memphis Grizzlies, scoring 34 points to bring his total to 30,008. 

LeBron James continues to lead the all-time scoring list, having surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's long-standing record in February 2023. As of now, James has accumulated 41,623 points over his illustrious career. 

These statistics highlight the remarkable achievements of these players in NBA history.