The NBA's 30,000-point club is exclusive. Only eight players have been granted access to it, with Kevin Durant being the most recent.
In March 2026, Durant passed Michael Jordan for fifth on the scoring list.
Here's a look at the players in NBA history who have scored at least 30,000 career points (during the regular season):
*Totals as of 3/24/26
LeBron James, 43,253
Most in a single season: 2,478 (2005-06)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 38,387
Most in a single season: 2,822 (1971-72)
Karl Malone, 36,928
Most in a single season: 2,540 (1989-90)
Kobe Bryant, 33,643
Most in a single season: 2,832 (2005-06)
Kevin Durant, 32,334
Most in a single season: 2,593 (2013-14)
Michael Jordan, 32,292
Most in a single season: 3,041 (1986-87)
Dirk Nowitzki, 31,560
Most in a single season: 2,151 (2005-06)
Wilt Chamberlain, 31,419
Most in a single season: 4,029 (1961-62)
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