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The advent of the three-point revolution and fast paced offenses has turned the league into a scorers league helping NBA players who are offensively inclined. The past-decade has seen scoring records being set and reset at a record pace, with stars piling on points with borderline video game numbers.
We have witnessed masterclasses from offensive geniuses such as Kevin Durant and James Harden who are capable of scoring from anywhere on the court with their arsenal of tricks and skills. This has not only made life harder for defenses but also turned the league into a thoroughly entertaining product.
The 2021-2022 season looks to be no exception as we are set to witness yet another historic season with NBA players surpassing their idols on all-time leaderboards for stats such as points, rebounds, assists and blocks.
Without further ado, here are the five NBA superstars set to make significant jumps on the league's all-time points leaderboard.
Five NBA players set to make a significant jump on the league's all-time points leaderboard
While the league has seen a significant number of offensively inclined NBA players pile on points with great performances every other night, few superstars have achieved greatness and surpassed expectations while putting up mind-boggling numbers in the process. Greatness comes with consistency and these stars have been some of the most consistent scorers we have ever witnessed.
#5 Russell Westbrook
Brodie has been a walking triple-double for a while now and has piled on the stats with his aggressive play and never back down mentality. Russell Westbrook is one of the most gifted players we have ever seen as he can drive to the rim at will, attack smaller matchups with his size and make plays for himself and his teammates at a high level.
Westbrook's tenacity has helped average a triple-double in four of the past five seasons, which is an astonishing accomplishment. The Brodie has averaged 23.2 points, 8.5 assists and 7.4 rebounds throughout his career. He is also the only player after the legendary Wilt Chamberlain to average a 20-20-20 triple-double, which he dedicated to his late friend, hip-hop great Nipsey Hussle.
Westbrook is all set for yet another historic season as he teams up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis with the aim of raising another banner to the rafters at Staples Center after his blockbuster trade to the L.A. Lakers.
Russ currently sits at 39th position on the NBA all-time points leaderboard and can climb up to 33rd if not more if he keeps up with his career averages. With an all-time playmaker like LeBron James alongside him, Westbrook is looking at a significant jump in points.
#4 James Harden
James Harden has already established himself as one of the greatest scorers the league has ever seen with his wide offensive arsenal. Known for his deadly step-backs and nasty ankle breakers, Harden has taken maximum advantage of changes in the league, becoming a nightmare for defenses.
Harden's exploits have earned him three consecutive scoring titles from 2017 to 2020 as he annihilated defenses and dominated the league. The Beard has averaged 25.1 points, 6.5 assists and 5.5 rebounds in his career and won the MVP title during the 2017-18 season, where he averaged a league-best 30.4 points.
Harden has the chance to lead the Brooklyn Nets to their maiden NBA title as he gears up for yet another historic season. The Beard is currently in 38th position on the NBA's all-time points leaderboard and could climb up to 32nd position if he keeps up with his career averages.
#3 Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant has been in a different echelon compared to other current NBA players apart from a few due to his ability to score from anywhere and over anyone guarding him irrespective of how tough the opponent may be. The slim reaper has gained a reputation for being one of the greatest scorers the game has ever seen with his wide array of skills, his unrivaled shooting capability and deadly mid-range game.
KD is one of those few players gifted with the unique combination of daunting size and elite skills which helps dribble like a guard while shooting past taller players with effortless ease. His scoring exploits have won him four NBA scoring titles and two MVP's in what is already a first-ballot Hall-of-Fame worthy career. Durant has averged an astonishing 27 points over the span of his career despite missing plenty of games owing to injury at different stages of his career.
KD has the chance to lead the Brooklyn Nets to their maiden NBA championship alongside James Harden while terrorizing defenses for yet another season. He currently sits in 31st position on the all-time scorers list and will look to climb into the top 25 with yet another historic scoring season.
#2 Carmelo Anthony
Carmelo Anthony has been one of the deadliest scorers the league has ever seen with his array of moves and impeccable footwork. The 18 year veteran looks to have slowed down as the game progressed but has adapted his game to be a sniper with occasional iso-plays as he thrives in his new role of being a star role-player.
Melo, in his prime, was one of the few players who could be considered unguardable as he hit clutch bucket after clutch bucket in the face of intense pressure. His scoring exploits in the league earned him a 2012-13 scoring title. He would have got more if it wasn't for his long history of injuries.
Carmelo Anthony has the chance to fulfill one of his biggest dreams this season as he teams up with his best friend LeBron James for the L.A. Lakers with the aim of winning an NBA championship. Melo currently sits in 12th on the all-time scorers list with 27370 points and can climb past Shaquille O'Neal and into the top 10.
#1 LeBron James
When his career is done and dusted, LeBron James will go down as one of the greatest players in the league's history, if not the greatest. King James has had the longest peak any superstar has ever had in the game as he remains a top-3 player going into his 19th season.
His unprecedented success as a player is largely due to his ability to adapt both his mind and body to the ever-changing demands of the league. LeBron has been one of the few superstars to keep his body in peak condition throughout his career as he has had very few notable injuries, allowing him to pile on the stats. His athleticism, basketball IQ, size and brute force helps him to dominate on the offensive end as he puts up video-game numbers on a nightly basis.
LeBron is all set for yet another historic season as he looks to guide the Los Angeles Lakers to their 17th NBA championship and his fifth. King James is currently in third on the NBA's all-time points leaderboard and is expected to surpass Utah Jazz legend and Hall-of-Famer Karl Malone in second to inch closer to the top spot occupied by Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
