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Most points in an NBA season

Wilt Chamberlain, 4,029 in 1961-62.

Wilt Chamberlain scored 4,029 for the Philadelphia Warriors in 1961-62, the NBA record for points in a season. Next: Wilt Chamberlain (3,586, 1962-63) and Michael Jordan (3,041, 1986-87).

In 2025-26: Luka Dončić (Los Angeles Lakers) led the NBA with 2,143, 1,886 short of the record.

Most points in an NBA season: the top 25

Rk
Player
PTS
Season
1
Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphia Warriors
4,029
1961-62
2
Wilt ChamberlainSan Francisco Warriors
3,586
1962-63
3
Michael JordanChicago Bulls
3,041
1986-87
4
Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphia Warriors
3,033
1960-61
5
Wilt ChamberlainSan Francisco Warriors
2,948
1963-64
6
Michael JordanChicago Bulls
2,868
1987-88
7
Kobe BryantLos Angeles Lakers
2,832
2005-06
8
Bob McAdooBuffalo Braves
2,831
1974-75
9
Kareem Abdul-JabbarMilwaukee Bucks
2,822
1971-72
10
James HardenHouston Rockets
2,818
2018-19
11
Rick BarrySan Francisco Warriors
2,775
1966-67
12
Michael JordanChicago Bulls
2,753
1989-90
13
Nate ArchibaldKansas City-Omaha Kings
2,719
1972-73
Elgin BaylorLos Angeles Lakers
2,719
1962-63
15
Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphia Warriors
2,707
1959-60
16
Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphia 76ers
2,649
1965-66
17
Michael JordanChicago Bulls
2,633
1988-89
18
Kareem Abdul-JabbarMilwaukee Bucks
2,596
1970-71
19
Kevin DurantOklahoma City Thunder
2,593
2013-14
20
George GervinSan Antonio Spurs
2,585
1979-80
21
Michael JordanChicago Bulls
2,580
1990-91
22
Russell WestbrookOklahoma City Thunder
2,558
2016-17
23
George GervinSan Antonio Spurs
2,551
1981-82
24
Michael JordanChicago Bulls
2,541
1992-93
25
Karl MaloneUtah Jazz
2,540
1989-90

More than once in the top 25: Wilt Chamberlain 6 times, Michael Jordan 6 times, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2 times and George Gervin 2 times.

Every team's record

Golden State WarriorsWilt Chamberlain, 1961-62 (Philadelphia Warriors)
4,029
Chicago BullsMichael Jordan, 1986-87
3,041
Los Angeles LakersKobe Bryant, 2005-06
2,832
Los Angeles ClippersBob McAdoo, 1974-75 (Buffalo Braves)
2,831
Milwaukee BucksKareem Abdul-Jabbar, 1971-72
2,822
Houston RocketsJames Harden, 2018-19
2,818
Sacramento KingsNate Archibald, 1972-73 (Kansas City-Omaha Kings)
2,719
Philadelphia 76ersWilt Chamberlain, 1965-66
2,649
Oklahoma City ThunderKevin Durant, 2013-14
2,593
San Antonio SpursGeorge Gervin, 1979-80
2,585
Utah JazzKarl Malone, 1989-90
2,540
Washington WizardsWalt Bellamy, 1961-62 (Chicago Packers)
2,495
Cleveland CavaliersLeBron James, 2005-06
2,478
Atlanta HawksBob Pettit, 1961-62 (St. Louis Hawks)
2,429
Denver NuggetsAlex English, 1985-86
2,414
Orlando MagicTracy McGrady, 2002-03
2,407
Miami HeatDwyane Wade, 2008-09
2,386
Detroit PistonsJerry Stackhouse, 2000-01
2,380
Dallas MavericksLuka Dončić, 2023-24
2,370
New York KnicksPatrick Ewing, 1989-90
2,347
Boston CelticsJohn Havlicek, 1970-71
2,338
Phoenix SunsTom Chambers, 1989-90
2,201
Portland Trail BlazersClyde Drexler, 1987-88
2,185
Minnesota TimberwolvesAnthony Edwards, 2024-25
2,177
Charlotte HornetsGlen Rice, 1996-97
2,115
New Orleans PelicansAnthony Davis, 2017-18
2,110
Toronto RaptorsVince Carter, 1999-00
2,107
Indiana PacersBilly Knight, 1976-77
2,075
Brooklyn NetsVince Carter, 2006-07 (New Jersey Nets)
2,070
Memphis GrizzliesShareef Abdur-Rahim, 1997-98 (Vancouver Grizzlies)
1,829

Each franchise's best season, including the years it played under another name or in another city.

Questions

What is the NBA record for points in a season?

4,029, by Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors in 1961-62.

Who led the NBA in points in 2025-26?

Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers, with 2,143. That is 1,886 short of the record.

Who has the most seasons among the top 25 for points?

Wilt Chamberlain, 6 times (1959-60, 1960-61, 1961-62, 1962-63, 1963-64 and 1965-66).

Which team's own points record is the highest?

Golden State Warriors: Wilt Chamberlain, 4,029 in 1961-62. The lowest club record belongs to the Memphis Grizzlies, 1,829 by Shareef Abdur-Rahim (1997-98).

Which numbers count?

Regular-season points, NBA seasons only: the ABA's are not in the NBA's record book.