Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillad has become the latest active NBA player to score 20,000 career points or more. He did this in their game against the San Antonio Spurs on December 19. He went past 20,000 points after scoring on a fast break in the opening quarter of their game against the Spurs. Let’s have a look at those active players who have scored more than 20,000 points in their career.
8. Damian Lillard
As we mentioned above, Damian Lillard entered the 20,000-point club after giving a stunning performance in the game against the Spurs on Tuesday. He already had 37 points at the start of the fourth quarter, bringing his NBA total to 20,031 points. Now he ranks eighth among active players with 20,000+ points. After playing eleven seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, “Dame” has already established himself as a great player and now he is creating more history with the Bucks.
7. Chris Paul
Golden State Warriors point guard Chris Paul has always been a consistent player throughout his NBA career so far. His total NBA points are 21,951, which gives him seventh place. Paul’s career high is 22.8 points per game as a part of the New Orleans Hornet in the 2008–09 season. “CP3 has played with teams like the LA Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns and now the Golden State Warriors.
6. DeMar DeRozan
DeMar DeRozan began his NBA career in 2009 and spent nine seasons playing for the Toronto Raptors. He was later traded to the San Antonio Spurs, where he played three seasons. “Air Diesel” is an underrated player but an amazing scorer. Because of his style of playing, DeMar has scored 22,262 points in his career to date. Currently, he leads the Chicago Bulls in scoring with a team-high 22.2 points per game.
5. Stephen Curry
One of the greatest shooters and the best Three-pointer in NBA History, Stephen Curry continues to move up the all-time scoring list. Currently, he ranks fifth with 22,385 points. “Baby-faced assassin” has been part of the Warriors franchise since the beginning of his career and has led them to four NBA titles. He has increased his scoring ability by becoming league’s all-time leader in three-pointers. In the current NBA season, Curry has been performing really great with 28 points per game.
4. Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook was a top scorer in his early years, which allowed him to compile 24,748 points in his career so far. He is known as the Triple-Double King of the NBA. Most of his points came during his time with the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he led the team in almost everything. Westbrook played eleven seasons with the Thunder and averaged 23 points per game. Currently, he is a part of the LA Clippers and still plays an important role.
3. James Harden
James Harden is not the most favorite among NBA fans and is mostly hated by them, but he still ranks third among the active players for scoring more than 20,000 points. Most of his points came during his nine seasons with the Houston Rockets, where he averaged 29.6 points. “The Beard” has played for teams like the Thunder, Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers. Currently, he is part of the LA Clippers and is trying to help the franchise win their first NBA title.
2. Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant is performing greatly for the Phoenix Suns in the ongoing NBA season by averaging 30.6 points per game. KD ranks second among the active players with 20,000 or more points, with 27,565 points. He has solidified his status in the league as one of the greatest players in the NBA. Durant has played for teams like the Seattle Supersonics, Oklahoma City, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets and now the Phoenix Suns.
1. LeBron James
Lakers superstar LeBron James has continued to be an incredible player. He is the leading scorer among active players, with 39,282 points. He has compiled all of his scoring numbers in impressive seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and LA Lakers. King James is currently playing his 21st season in the NBA and is averaging 25.2 points.
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