NBA 2021-2022 Points per game leaders

Full leaderboard ranked by Points per game for the 2021-2022 season. Built for scouts, coaches and analysts — filter by passport and age category (U16 to U30) to surface prospects. Last updated July 4, 2026.

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NBA top players ranked by Points per game in the 2021-2022 season.
#	Player	Team	Points per game
1	Joel Embiid C 32 yrs (1994) 7'0″ - 2.13m	PHILADELPHIA 76ERS	30.6
2	Lebron James SFPF 41 yrs (1984) 6'9″ - 2.06m	LOS ANGELES LAKERS	30.3
3	Kevin Durant SFPF 37 yrs (1988) 6'10″ - 2.08m	BROOKLYN NETS	29.9
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Frequently asked questions

Who leads NBA 2021-2022 in Points per game?

Joel Embiid leads NBA with 30.6 points per game in the 2021-2022 season.

Who is second in NBA 2021-2022 by Points per game?

Lebron James is ranked second with 30.3 points per game in the 2021-2022 season.

How often is the NBA 2021-2022 leaderboard updated?

Rankings refresh as official box scores come in from each league. Last update for NBA 2021-2022: July 4, 2026.

How are NBA 2021-2022 rankings calculated?

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.