![]() ![]() His career field goal percentage of 51.8 is ranked second best for all non-big men. He was a offensive force who once led everyone in scoring with over 32 points per game, and shot at least 50 percent from the field most of his career. He was an excellent all-around forward on the court. He was excellent at getting to the rim, had a nice midrange jump shot, had solid percentages from the stripe, mastered the turnaround shot and had a good post game, as well. He was one of the most explosive scorers in the history of the game, and had a very good offensive arsenal. One of the finest small forwards in NBA history, Bernard King was a phenomenal scorer throughout his pro career.Īlthough a serious knee injury in his prime damaged him, he bounced back and proved everyone wrong when he become an All-Star again. 24,368 points (26.7 per game) regular season 2,111 points (29.7 per game) playoffs His career scoring average of 29.7 points per game is second all time. His career scoring average of 26.7 points per game is ranked No. But during his (likely) Hall of Fame career, Allen Iverson recorded great numbers in both the regular and postseason. That's the only reason for holding him so far back in these rankings. His highest field goal percent was 46.6 percent he was never close to 50 percent. He could score 30 points however, he needed many, many shots to do so. Because he wasn't a good shooter, he knew to draw contact, earning himself many trips to the line. His insane speed and quickness, combined with that sick crossover, were his great strengths. No one in the history of the league who was under 6'1" could score like The Answer did back in the day. There's no doubt that the little man with the big heart, Allen Iverson, is one of the greatest scorers to ever play the game. 15,353 points (27.8 per game) regular season 2,081 points (29.3 per game) playoffs His current playoff scoring average of 29.3 is third all time. His current scoring average of 27.8 is the highest for all active players and ranks third overall. Is the youngest player in NBA history to reach 15,000 points Scoring Title: one (30 points per game) He consistently leads the league in most points in the paint, and he's perhaps the best driver to the rim. He's also a very efficient scorer who once hit over 50 percent in field goals almost all his seasons (expect his rookie year) are close to 50 percent, in fact. When he improves that post game, he'll be truly scary. ![]() He has a streaky shot and is starting to use his post game a little more often now. LeBron is also a very smart player who knows how to use his body and get himself in a position to draw contact and get to the line. When he goes for a dunk, the only thing to do is just get out of the way. He's quick, strong and can jump really high, which allows him to consistently score well and at will. He's one of the most athletic players of all time. 25,613 points (21.5 per game) career 1,661 points (24.4 per game) playoffsĪrguable the top player right now, LeBron James is already one of the finest scorers in NBA history, as well.Įven with only his seven year career, LeBron could go perhaps higher than my rank, but his stats will most likely go down now that he's playing in Miami with Wade, Bosh and the rest. His career total of 25,613 points is ranked No. Is the all-time leader in most points scored, 25,613, in the history of the Denver Nuggets ![]() Has a career percent of 50.7 percent, which is one of the highest for all non-big men His playoff scoring average of 24.4 points per game is ranked No. Leader twice in total points (2,326 2,414) He ranks high in the list of the top small forwards of all time, for sure. He was one of the smoothest jump shooters of all times, with a high but very effective release, and he also shot for a high percentage from the stripe. He scored the most points in a very competitive era and was the first player ever to score at least 2,000 points in eight straight seasons. He was fantastic at lighting up the scoreboard, marking the '80s in style, despite never being in the media spotlight. Alex English was one of the best scorers to ever step foot on NBA hardwood.
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