Top 5 NBA players with the most 40-point games in the regular season

#3 Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was always a threat to light it up as a scorer in the NBA.

It shouldn't be much of a surprise to see Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant near the top of this list. The "black mamba" was one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in NBA history. Kobe Bryant will always be known for his dangerous versatility as a scorer. He was a gifted shot creator, who awed basketball fans with his ability to takeover games with his shooting ability from all over the floor. One of the game's most ferocious competitors, Bryant was always a threat to flip the switch and dominate his opponents with his craft. Kobe went on to score 40 or more points in a regular season game, an eye-opening 122 times.

#2 Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan remains one of the greatest players and scorers in NBA history

You didn't really think you weren't going to see Michael Jordan on this list, did you? Arguably the greatest player to ever play the game of basketball, Michael Jordan was one of the most dominant scorers the game will ever see. Jordan was lethal all over the court. He could put the ball all on the ground and float to the rim with his athleticism, or he could score from multiple levels. While Jordan will always be known for his high-flying acts above the rim, his arsenal of midrange moves remains legendary to this day, and is often studied by some of the game's top stars today. Jordan would go on to score 40 or more points in a regular-season game a total of 173 times during his career.

#1 Wilt Chamberlain

Wilt Chamberlain will go down as the most dominant scoring big man in NBA history.

There's no doubt that Wilt Chamberlain will go down as one of the most dominant forces the game of basketball has ever seen. Chamberlain was a marvel to watch as an NBA player. He brought a rare combination of size, athleticism, and pure power to the game that hadn't been seen in the NBA at the time. The numbers over the course of his career are remarkable to look at, as he went on to average 30.1 points and 22.9 rebounds per game over a span of 14 years. When it came to scoring 40 or more points in the regular season, Chamberlain went on to accomplish the feat a jaw-dropping 271 times.