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 2021-2022 season, ranked from highest to lowest.
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| # | Player | Team | Points per game |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
C, 1994, 7'0″ - 2.13m
|
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS | 30.6 |
| 2 |
SF/PF, 1984, 6'9″ - 2.06m
|
LOS ANGELES LAKERS | 30.3 |
| 3 |
SF/PF, 1988, 6'10″ - 2.08m
|
BROOKLYN NETS | 29.9 |
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Joel Embiid leads NBA with 30.6 points per game in the 2021-2022 season.
Lebron James is ranked second with 30.3 points per game in the 2021-2022 season.
Rankings refresh as official box scores come in from each league. Last update for NBA 2021-2022: June 3, 2026.
Players are ranked by points per game across the NBA 2021-2022 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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