How difficult is it to score 24,000 points in a career? Only 6 active NBA players have achieved this, and James is far ahead
2025-06-14 03:32
June 14th news, in the NBA, scoring ability is an important criterion for measuring a player's strength, but to reach the threshold of 24,000 points in a career, both strength and stability are required. In today's NBA, only six active players have accomplished this feat.
6. DeRozan ( 24,745 points)
DeRozan, who entered the NBA in 2009, rose to prominence in the Raptors in his early years and led the team to the playoffs consecutively. Although he failed to win the championship, he has maintained an average of 20+ points per game for many years with his stable mid-range and scoring ability .
Fifth: Curry
As a representative of three-pointers, Curry not only changed the NBA's playing style with nearly 4,000 three-pointers, but also won the unanimous MVP with an average of 30.1 points per game in the 15-16 season . He led the Warriors to four championships, the first in team history.
Fourth: Westbrook ( 25,866 points)
Westbrook reached his peak in the Thunder, averaging 31.6 points and a triple-double in the 16-17 season and winning the MVP . Although he has changed teams many times, he has always maintained a strong scoring ability and his career scoring has steadily increased.
Third: Harden
Harden averaged 30+ points per game for three consecutive years with the Rockets , and won the 2018 MVP with his efficient offensive style and foul-drawing skills . Although his performance has declined since leaving the team, his career total score remains high.
Second: Durant
Durant is one of the most stable players in active scoring. He has won the scoring title four times and has now exceeded 30,000 points. He is tall, has long arms, and has comprehensive skills. He is one of the most difficult scorers to defend in the league.
First: James (over 40,000 points)
James is the NBA's all-time scoring leader, and has never averaged less than 25 points per game since entering the league in 2003. He is about to turn 41 and is still the core of the Lakers, constantly breaking records and becoming an absolute legend.
24,000 points in a career is not only a symbol of scoring ability, but also reflects the rare quality of a player's long-term stability and health. These six players are undoubtedly the top scorers in the NBA.
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