1996-1997 NBA Total Points Leaders
Points scored
Michael Jordan led the NBA in total points in 1996-1997 with 2,431, 182 ahead of Karl Malone (2,249). It stands 41st among all single seasons in NBA history. It was one of 11 times Michael Jordan led in total points.
Led the NBA in 1996-1997
Michael Jordan
CHI
2,431
Total Points
182 clear of Karl Malone
Showing Total Points and the stats that give it context
Full stat line
| # | Player | Team | PTS | GP | MPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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CHI | 2,431 | 82 | 37.9 | 29.6 |
| 2 |
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UTA | 2,249 | 82 | 36.6 | 27.4 |
| 3 |
|
CHH | 2,115 | 79 | 42.5 | 26.8 |
| 4 |
|
SAC | 2,095 | 81 | 38.5 | 25.9 |
| 5 | Latrell Sprewell | GSW | 1,938 | 80 | 41.9 | 24.2 |
| 6 |
|
HOU | 1,810 | 78 | 36.6 | 23.2 |
| 7 |
|
NJN | 1,789 | 82 | 39.0 | 21.8 |
| 8 |
|
PHI | 1,787 | 76 | 40.0 | 23.5 |
| 9 |
|
SEA | 1,785 | 82 | 39.2 | 21.8 |
| 10 |
|
IND | 1,751 | 81 | 36.6 | 21.6 |
| 11 |
|
NYK | 1,751 | 78 | 37.0 | 22.4 |
| 12 |
|
DET | 1,710 | 80 | 39.3 | 21.4 |
| 13 |
|
MIL | 1,689 | 80 | 38.9 | 21.1 |
| 14 |
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PHI | 1,679 | 81 | 39.1 | 20.7 |
| 15 |
|
MIN | 1,672 | 81 | 38.7 | 20.6 |
| 16 |
|
CHI | 1,656 | 82 | 37.7 | 20.2 |
| 17 |
|
MIA | 1,644 | 81 | 38.8 | 20.3 |
| 18 |
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MIL | 1,637 | 78 | 40.5 | 21.0 |
| 19 |
|
TOR | 1,634 | 81 | 40.9 | 20.2 |
| 20 |
|
WAS | 1,570 | 82 | 40.5 | 19.1 |
| 21 |
|
CLE | 1,519 | 78 | 36.8 | 19.5 |
| 22 |
|
SEA | 1,516 | 81 | 34.0 | 18.7 |
| 23 |
|
VAN | 1,494 | 80 | 35.1 | 18.7 |
| 24 |
|
GSW | 1,493 | 80 | 38.6 | 18.7 |
| 25 |
|
ATL | 1,486 | 82 | 38.2 | 18.1 |
| 26 |
|
ATL | 1,445 | 72 | 39.2 | 20.1 |
| 27 |
|
WAS | 1,445 | 72 | 39.0 | 20.1 |
| 28 |
|
POR | 1,436 | 82 | 37.6 | 17.5 |
| 29 |
|
BOS | 1,435 | 82 | 36.2 | 17.5 |
| 30 |
|
WAS | 1,410 | 82 | 36.6 | 17.2 |
| 31 |
|
PHX | 1,410 | 70 | 37.9 | 20.1 |
| 32 |
|
LAL | 1,374 | 80 | 37.5 | 17.2 |
| 33 |
|
DEN | 1,361 | 82 | 35.9 | 16.6 |
| 34 |
|
ATL | 1,354 | 78 | 39.2 | 17.4 |
| 35 |
|
DEN | 1,352 | 74 | 34.7 | 18.3 |
| 36 | Kerry Kittles | NJN | 1,347 | 82 | 36.8 | 16.4 |
| 37 |
|
LAL | 1,336 | 51 | 38.1 | 26.2 |
| 38 |
|
MIA | 1,310 | 66 | 35.2 | 19.8 |
| 39 |
|
MIN | 1,309 | 77 | 38.8 | 17.0 |
| 40 |
|
ORL | 1,277 | 74 | 35.3 | 17.3 |
| 41 |
|
DAL | 1,249 | 83 | 33.6 | 15.0 |
| 42 |
|
BOS | 1,240 | 74 | 40.4 | 16.8 |
| 43 |
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NJN | 1,226 | 77 | 36.8 | 15.9 |
| 44 | Clifford Robinson | POR | 1,224 | 81 | 38.0 | 15.1 |
| 45 |
|
POR | 1,223 | 76 | 33.8 | 16.1 |
| 46 | Loy Vaught | LAC | 1,220 | 82 | 34.6 | 14.9 |
| 47 | Bryant Reeves | VAN | 1,213 | 75 | 37.0 | 16.2 |
| 48 |
|
ORL | 1,210 | 59 | 37.7 | 20.5 |
| 49 |
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LAL | 1,206 | 79 | 37.3 | 15.3 |
| 50 |
|
DEN | 1,203 | 55 | 36.4 | 21.9 |
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