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NBA stat leaders are usually the top-tier players in the league. However, the 2022-23 season has several pleasant surprises at the top of the leaderboard.
Most teams have played only 10 games so far this season. While the same size may be small, the early results show us players who could win prestigious titles at the end of the season, including the MVP award.
This article will reveal the NBA stat leaders for the current season and their greatest performances so far.
NBA scoring leader: Luka Doncic (36 PPG)
Luka Doncic has put on a great show and is the NBA scoring leader so far this season. The Dallas Mavericks superstar has scored 31 or more points in every single game so far.
His best scoring performance game was against the Orlando Magic on October 13. Doncic torched the Magic for 44 points on 17-for-26 shooting, which was magnificent.
The game against the Magic was the second 40-point game for the NBA scoring leader this season. He also had a 41-point, 14-assist performance against the Brooklyn Nets.
If the 6-foot-7 guard keeps this up, he could end up winning the MVP award. The Mavericks have looked good so far and with Luka averaging 36-8-8, he has a good chance of winning the most prestigious individual award.
Assists per game leader: James Harden (10 APG)
James Harden is once again the assists per game leader. The combo guard led the league in assists during the 2016-17 season with the Houston Rockets, but he might end up on top once again.
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With 10 assists per game, the Philadelphia 76ers leads the league in assists per game. Unfortunately, he will miss at least 10 more games due to an injury, which is why he may not end up qualifying for the leaderboard.
Tyrese Haliburton could end up being one of the NBA stat leaders as he is second in assists per game with 9.7. Trae Young and Chris Paul are averaging 9.3 assists each.
NBA rebounding leader: Rudy Gobert (13.9 RPG)
Rudy Gobert has done a decent job for the Minnesota Timberwolves so far. Unfortunately, the team has won only five out of 11 games so far this season, which is rather disappointing.
Gobert is the NBA rebounding leader with 13.9 rebounds per game. The French stalwart led the league in boards last season as well, with nearly 15 rebounds on average.
Thanks to his size, hard work, and tenacity, Rudy Gobert is once again one of the NBA stat leaders. Considering that he's been relatively healthy throughout his professional career, it won't be surprising if he stays at the top.
The 7-foot-1 defensive anchor has had two 20-rebound games so far this season. His best game was the 22-point, 21-rebound performance against the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA steals per game leader: OG Anunoby (3.1 SPG)
OG Anunoby might be the most surprising out of the current NBA stat leaders. The Toronto Raptors forward has averaged 3.1 steals and is on pace to have a historically great season.
The forward currently ranks ninth on the NBA's all-time list for the highest average of steals in a single season.
The NBA steals-per-game leader has had three games with five or more steals. His best performance in this category came against the Atlanta Hawks as he finished the game with six steals.
The last time a player averaged more than three steals was in the 1990-91 season. More than three decades ago, Alvin Robertson averaged 3.04 steals for the Milwaukee Bucks.
NBA blocks leader: Brook Lopez (2.5 BPG)
At the age of 34, Brook Lopez is having one of the most productive seasons of his career and is also one of the NBA stat leaders. The 7-footer has been amazing on the defensive end of the floor, averaging 2.5 blocks.
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Thanks to amazing performances by the NBA block leader, the Milwaukee Bucks have the best record in the league so far this season, despite missing Khris Middleton.
The 14-year NBA veteran has blocked a shot in every single game of the 2022-23 season. His best shot-blocking performance came against the Brooklyn Nets on October 27. In the game, Lopez blocked six shots.
