1997-1998 NBA Total Points Leaders
Points scored
Michael Jordan led the NBA in total points in 1997-1998 with 2,357, 167 ahead of Karl Malone (2,190). It stands 64th among all single seasons in NBA history. It was one of 11 times Michael Jordan led in total points.
Led the NBA in 1997-1998
Michael Jordan
CHI
2,357
Total Points
167 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 | 2,357 | 82 | 38.8 | 28.7 |
| 2 |
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UTA | 2,190 | 81 | 37.4 | 27.0 |
| 3 |
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BOS | 1,840 | 82 | 39.9 | 22.4 |
| 4 |
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VAN | 1,829 | 82 | 36.0 | 22.3 |
| 5 |
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CHH | 1,826 | 82 | 40.2 | 22.3 |
| 6 |
|
DAL | 1,763 | 82 | 41.4 | 21.5 |
| 7 |
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PHI | 1,758 | 80 | 39.4 | 22.0 |
| 8 |
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SAS | 1,731 | 82 | 39.1 | 21.1 |
| 9 |
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DET | 1,712 | 81 | 40.7 | 21.1 |
| 10 |
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LAL | 1,699 | 60 | 36.3 | 28.3 |
| 11 |
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SAC | 1,623 | 70 | 36.7 | 23.2 |
| 12 |
|
MIL | 1,602 | 82 | 40.1 | 19.5 |
| 13 |
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IND | 1,578 | 81 | 34.5 | 19.5 |
| 14 |
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SEA | 1,574 | 82 | 35.9 | 19.2 |
| 15 |
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SAS | 1,574 | 73 | 33.7 | 21.6 |
| 16 |
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SEA | 1,571 | 82 | 38.4 | 19.2 |
| 17 |
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WAS | 1,555 | 71 | 39.6 | 21.9 |
| 18 |
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MIA | 1,528 | 81 | 37.4 | 18.9 |
| 19 |
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MIN | 1,518 | 82 | 39.3 | 18.5 |
| 20 |
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NYK | 1,509 | 82 | 34.7 | 18.4 |
| 21 |
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NJN | 1,471 | 75 | 34.7 | 19.6 |
| 22 |
|
ATL | 1,464 | 73 | 39.1 | 20.1 |
| 23 |
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POR | 1,458 | 74 | 37.6 | 19.7 |
| 24 |
|
MIN | 1,450 | 82 | 38.0 | 17.7 |
| 25 |
|
CLE | 1,442 | 80 | 34.6 | 18.0 |
| 26 |
|
SAC | 1,401 | 79 | 35.7 | 17.7 |
| 27 |
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LAL | 1,349 | 80 | 36.4 | 16.9 |
| 28 |
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WAS | 1,349 | 76 | 39.7 | 17.8 |
| 29 | Kerry Kittles | NJN | 1,328 | 77 | 36.5 | 17.2 |
| 30 |
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MIL | 1,308 | 56 | 41.0 | 23.4 |
| 31 |
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HOU | 1,305 | 81 | 31.2 | 16.1 |
| 32 |
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TOR | 1,287 | 78 | 37.7 | 16.5 |
| 33 |
|
HOU | 1,287 | 70 | 35.3 | 18.4 |
| 34 | Bison Dele | DET | 1,261 | 78 | 33.6 | 16.2 |
| 35 |
|
DET | 1,249 | 79 | 32.2 | 15.8 |
| 36 |
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GSW | 1,242 | 79 | 38.6 | 15.7 |
| 37 | Tracy Murray | WAS | 1,238 | 82 | 27.2 | 15.1 |
| 38 |
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SEA | 1,232 | 78 | 35.2 | 15.8 |
| 39 |
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PHX | 1,225 | 81 | 30.1 | 15.1 |
| 40 |
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POR | 1,225 | 71 | 40.0 | 17.3 |
| 41 | Ron Mercer | BOS | 1,221 | 80 | 33.3 | 15.3 |
| 42 |
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LAL | 1,220 | 79 | 26.0 | 15.4 |
| 43 | Lamond Murray | LAC | 1,220 | 79 | 32.6 | 15.4 |
| 44 |
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NJN | 1,219 | 62 | 37.5 | 19.7 |
| 45 | Rik Smits | IND | 1,216 | 73 | 28.6 | 16.7 |
| 46 | Bryant Reeves | VAN | 1,207 | 74 | 34.1 | 16.3 |
| 47 |
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CLE | 1,204 | 82 | 39.0 | 14.7 |
| 48 |
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WAS | 1,184 | 64 | 40.0 | 18.5 |
| 49 |
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POR | 1,167 | 73 | 32.0 | 16.0 |
| 50 |
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PHI | 1,155 | 79 | 29.7 | 14.6 |
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