Top players ordered by Points per game
NBA is a professional basketball competition. This page lists the top players by points per game in the 2016-2017 season, ranked from highest to lowest.
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| # | Player | Team | Points per game |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
PG, 1988, 6'3″ - 1.91m
|
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER | 31.6 |
| 2 |
SG/SF, 1989, 6'5″ - 1.96m
|
HOUSTON ROCKETS | 29.1 |
| 3 |
PG, 1989, 5'9″ - 1.75m
|
BOSTON CELTICS | 28.9 |
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Russell Westbrook leads NBA with 31.6 points per game in the 2016-2017 season.
James Harden is ranked second with 29.1 points per game in the 2016-2017 season.
Rankings refresh as official box scores come in from each league. Last update for NBA 2016-2017: June 3, 2026.
Players are ranked by points per game across the NBA 2016-2017 season. To avoid skew from players with limited minutes, only players who appeared in at least 30% of the season leader's games are included.
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