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2023 NBA points per game leaders

Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers leads the NBA with 31.9 points per game

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 17: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots during the first half against the Atlanta Hawks during an NBA In-Season Tournament game at State Farm Arena on November 17, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

1. Joel Embiid (31.9) | Philadelphia 76ers C-F

2. Kevin Durant (31.4) | Phoenix Suns F

3. Luka Doncic (30.6) | Dallas Mavericks F-G

4. Stephen Curry (30.4) | Golden State Warriors G

5. Giannis Antetokounmpo (30.2) | Milwaukee Bucks F

6. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (29.6) | Oklahoma City Thunder G

7. Donovan Mitchell (29.2) | Cleveland Cavaliers G

8. Jayson Tatum (28.2) | Boston Celtics F-G

9. Nikola Jokic (27.4) | Denver Nuggets C

10. Tyrese Maxey (26.8) | Philadelphia 76ers G

11. LeBron James (26.4) | Los Angeles Lakers F

12. Anthony Edwards (25.8) | Minnesota Timberwolves G

13. Desmond Bane (25.8) | Memphis Grizzlies G

14. LaMelo Ball (25.3) | Charlotte Hornets G

15. Lauri Markkanen (24.8) | Utah Jazz F-C

16. Paul George (24.8) | LA Clippers F

17. Damian Lillard (24.6) | Milwaukee Bucks G

18. Jalen Brunson (24.2) | New York Knicks G

19. Brandon Ingram (24.1) | New Orleans Pelicans F

20. Kyrie Irving (23.9) | Dallas Mavericks G

This article is based on data from Sportradar.

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