LeBron James continues to dominate NBA playoff records, leading as the all-time scorer with 8,050 points, significantly ahead of Michael Jordan. He also ranks first in steals, second in assists, fourth in rebounds, and eleventh in blocks. Recently, he played his 283rd playoff game, setting a new NBA record. Kevin Durant also made headlines by surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the fourth most career 30+ point playoff games, with 76 such games. The top scorers in playoff history following LeBron include Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan, and Kevin Durant. Other active players with notable playoff points include Kevin Durant (4,909), Steph Curry (3,966), James Harden (3,665), and Klay Thompson (3,032).
Highest career PPG in NBA Playoff History (min. 40 games): 1. Michael Jordan (33.4) 2. Allen Iverson (29.7) 3. Kevin Durant (29.4) 4. Jerry West (29.1) 5. LeBron James (28.5) 6. Devin Booker (28.0) 7. DONOVAN MITCHELL (27.8) https://t.co/QYe3rajIKm
The most points scored in the playoffs by active players: 1. LeBron James (8,050) 2. Kevin Durant (4,909) 3. Steph Curry (3,966) 4. James Harden (3,665) 5. Klay Thompson (3,032) (via @FadeawayWorld) https://t.co/TtNL4FFdlq
LeBron has played a TON of playoff basketball throughout his career 👑 https://t.co/UfSsM6kJIT
LeBron playing in his NBA record 283rd playoff game. Nearly 3 1/2 regular seasons worth of playoff games. Of the Top 25 players all-time on the most playoff games list LeBron is the only active player. Flex. https://t.co/FxoEifhl6o
LEBRON IN THE PLAYOFFS * No. 1 in scoring. The gap between him and MJ (No. 2) is bigger than the one between MJ and Wade (No. 12). * No. 1 in steals ahead of Pippen. * No. 2 in assists ahead of Stockton. * No. 4 in rebounds ahead of Shaq. * No. 11 in blocks ahead of Mutombo. https://t.co/5cOwmnJuAR
Durant just passed Kareem for 4th most career 30+ point playoff games. The Top 6 is now as follows: 1- LeBron 120 2- Jordan 109 3- Kobe 88 4- Durant 76 5- Kareem 75 6- West 74 No one else has more than 60.
Leading scorers in NBA playoff history: LeBron James by several thousand points, then Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan, Kevin Durant.