LeBron passes Garnett on NBA's all-time scoring list
Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE
Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star forward LeBron James moved past Kevin Garnett of the Minnesota Timberwolves for 16th on the NBA's all-time scoring list Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets.
Congrats to @KingJames on passing Kevin Garnett for 16th on the NBA’s All-Time Scoring List! pic.twitter.com/kXDS6D3aAN
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2016
NBA's All-Time Scoring List (courtesy of Basketball-Reference.com)
| Rank | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Hakeem Olajuwon | 26,946 |
| 11 | Oscar Robertson | 26,710 |
| 12 | Dominique Wilkins | 26,668 |
| 13 | John Havlicek | 26,395 |
| 14 | Tim Duncan* | 26,302 |
| 15 | Paul Pierce* | 26,144 |
| 16 | LeBron James* | 26,072 |
| 17 | Kevin Garnett* | 26,071 |
| 18 | Alex English | 25,613 |
| 19 | Reggie Miller | 25,279 |
| 20 | Jerry West | 25,192" |
*still active
Garnett is currently in his 21st season in the league, averaging 3.2 points and 3.9 rebounds as a starter for the Timberwolves. He's a 15-time NBA All-Star, former league MVP (2004), a Defensive Player of the Year (2008), and four-time All-NBA First Team member. He also won his one and only championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008.