NBA top 5 highest scorers as of 2025: LeBron James, Kevin Durant and more

The NBA has seen many great scorers over the years, but some of the highest points in total belong to the players who are still active today. These five stars, mentioned in the article below, include LeBron James being at the top, followed by Kevin Durant, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, and Stephen Curry, as each of them continues to dominate the league and go higher on the all-time scoring list with every season.

These five players are not just scoring but also leading as they represent their respective teams. With every game, they continue to add to their totals, proving that age and pressure haven’t slowed them down as they continue to chase history.

LeBron James: 42,342 points

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has moved into the top five on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with 42,342 career points. He is one of the most successful players in league history, winning four NBA championships and earning Finals MVP and regular-season MVP honors. James has been an NBA All-Star 21 times between 2005 and 2025 and has also won three All-Star Game MVP awards. During his career, he has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and now the Los Angeles Lakers, where he continues to compete at the highest level.

Kevin Durant: 31,092 points

Kevin Durant plays as a forward for the Houston Rockets as of 2025. Over his 18+ year in the NBA, he has scored around 31,092 points and is considered one of the greatest scorers ever. Durant has won two NBA championships, an NBA MVP award, and two Finals MVPs. He is a 15-time NBA All-Star and was named Rookie of the Year in 2008. He has also won four Olympic gold medals and was selected to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team in 2021.

James Harden: 28,338 points

Los Angeles Clippers’ James Harden is one of NBA's highest scorers, scoring an average of about 28,338 points, as of 2025. Alongside Kevin Durant, in 2021, Harden was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. He won the NBA MVP in 2018 and was named an NBA All-Star 11 times between 2013 to 2025. In the recent match against the Memphis Grizzlies, played on December 16, 2025, Harden has scored 13 points in total.

Russell Westbrook: 26,563 points

Russell Westbrook plays as a point guard for the Sacramento Kings. His average, as of 2025, in terms of points is over 26,563, and he is a nine-time NBA All-Star and won the league’s MVP award in the 2016–17 season. Westbrook is known for his all-around game. He is one of only three players in NBA history to average a triple-double in a season and has done it four times. He also holds the NBA record for the most career triple-doubles and the most rebounds ever by a guard. In 2021, he was named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team.

Stephen Curry: 25,919 points

Stephen Curry plays for the Golden State Warriors and has scored more than 25,919 points in his NBA career. He is a four-time NBA champion and has won two MVP awards, along with an NBA Finals MVP. Curry is an eleven-time NBA All-Star. He has also led the league in scoring twice. On the international stage, he has won gold medals with Team USA at the FIBA World Cup and the 2024 Summer Olympics.

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