NBA players with 30,000+ points: Durant, LeBron, Kobe, more

The NBA's 30,000-point club is exclusive. Only eight players have been granted access to it, withKevin Durantbeing the most recent.

In March 2026, Durant passed Michael Jordan for fifth on the scoring list.

Here's a look at the players in NBA history who have scored at least 30,000 career points (during the regular season):

*Totals as of 3/24/26

LeBron James, 43,253

Most in a single season: 2,478 (2005-06)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 38,387

Most in a single season: 2,822 (1971-72)

Karl Malone, 36,928

Most in a single season: 2,540 (1989-90)

Kobe Bryant, 33,643

Most in a single season: 2,832 (2005-06)

Kevin Durant, 32,334

Most in a single season: 2,593 (2013-14)

Michael Jordan, 32,292

Most in a single season: 3,041 (1986-87)

Dirk Nowitzki, 31,560

Most in a single season: 2,151 (2005-06)

Wilt Chamberlain, 31,419

Most in a single season: 4,029 (1961-62)

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