Chart: Most points in NBA history

December 15, 2014 at 6:03AM

most points in nba history

Lakers star guard Kobe Bryant, at age 36, added another milestone Sunday to his legacy, passing Michael Jordan for third on the NBA's career scoring list. Needing nine points to pass his idol, Bryant hit the second of two free throws with 5:24 remaining in the second quarter to pass Jordan.

PlayerPointsPer game

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar38,38724.61

Karl Malone36,92825.02

Kobe Bryant32,31025.46

Michael Jordan32,29230.12

Wilt Chamberlain31,41930.07

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