The top 20 NBA historical scorers were selected by the US media: Durant ranked 3, Kobe ranked 2, McGrady ranked 12, Irving ranked 6
6:44pm, 11 July 2025Basketball
Durant ranked third! The US media "fadeawayworld" posted the top 20 scorers in NBA history, including McGrady ranked 12th, Irving ranked 6th, and Kobe ranked second.


Fifth place: Anthony
Total score: 28289 points
Average score: 22.5 points
Score king: 1 time (13 years)

Anthony is a natural scorer. Even though he has never won the championship, Anthony has enough capital to be proud on the offensive end.
He perfectly combines body shape, confrontation and technology. The silky middle distance behind his back, the classic three threats and the three-pointer step back are all Anthony's signature scoring methods.
Even though his efficiency and defense are criticized, when the game enters the decisive moment, Anthony is still the most trustworthy scoring end point. Even if his career is at the end, Anthony still plays a stable 15+ level scorer on the bench.

4th place: Iverson
Total score: 24368 points
Average score: 26.7 points
Score king: 4 times (99, 01, 02 and 05)

Iverson is the representative of the NBA small scorer. He has the courage to attack the inside without fear of big players, and also has the ability to hold the ball and move in a smooth way.
The most important thing is that at the decisive moment of the game, Iverson has a heart that never gives up, a rebellious personality and a domineering personal style.
All of this made Iverson not only become an idol pursued by countless short guards on the court, but also became one of the important cultural symbols in NBA history off the court.

3rd place: Durant
Total score: 30,571 points
Average score: 27.2 points
Score leader: 4 times (10, 11, 12 and 14 years)

Durant is one of the most difficult scorers to be restricted in NBA history. He has the height and wingspan of the inside, the comprehensiveness of the defender's ball and dribble and forward players, and the historically silky feel.
He has all the scoring methods you can imagine on the offensive end, whether it is a strong ball or a finish off the ball, which is part of Durant's scoring comfort zone. The reason why
failed to obtain a higher ranking is mainly because Durant has not yet reached the top level in his personal temperament and spiritual attributes.

Second place: Kobe
Total score: 33643 points
Average score: 25 points
Score king: 2 times (2006, 2007)

Whether it is in terms of average score, number of scoring titles, overall efficiency, or offensive comprehensiveness, Durant is better than Kobe, but Kobe is still worthy of a higher ranking.
The reason is also very simple. Kobe crushed Durant in terms of net victory intensity and absolute "killer will" at critical moments, which is also the reason why Kobe was criticized for his career.
No matter who his teammates are, Kobe can always maintain absolute confidence and concentration. Even if he faces three people, Kobe will definitely finish the end with a signature fallback at the last moment. This is his Mamba spirit.

No.1: Jordan
Total score: 32,292 points
Average score: 30.1 points
Score king: 10 times (87-93, 96-98)
"God of Basketball" Jordan undoubtedly ranks first. He is the most perfect player in NBA history, and the most perfect scorer, a real GOAT.
Whether in terms of scoring methods, scoring output, efficiency, or key goals and mental hardness, Jordan is a well-deserved first person in history.
More importantly, Jordan's game content and presentation have exceeded the data itself, and for fans it is more of a visual feast and an appreciation of the beauty of competitive sports art.

The rest are ranked as follows:
6-10: Irving, Nowitzki, Karl Malone, Pierce and Elgin Baylor;
11-15: Olajuwon, McGrady, Big O, George Gervin, Jerry West;
16-20: Bird, Jabbar, Wilkins, Rick Barry and Dantley.

Related Posts
- Dongjue s franchise is coveting the Rockets helmsman? It was directly rejected! It suggests future tactics, and still focuses on defense
- The list of referees in the finals is released! Two new players make their debut, and the famous whistle G2 gives SGA a single game of 15 free throws
- The Warriors create the Black Seven Miracle! NBA history only 7 times, and only the Lake Yongshu completed after the first round was changed to BO7.
- Westbrook is expected to reject player options and become a full free agent
- Knector almost became the best rookie, the Lakers trade ruined him, and he didn t even choose the second lineup
- He missed 113 games in 4 years and was won by three trades but was still the core. Who is lucky to be with him?
- Team Note: If the King wants to introduce Westbrook, he needs to make room by trading Monk or Carter
- Prepare to trade KD! Jake Fischer: Rockets management will execute Van Vreet s team options
- Can Yang Hansen reach Yao Ming s height? I think it s so bad, because great centers are born
