Basketball All-Time Records
Career Records
Basketball · Career Records
40,582
All-Time Points Leader
LeBron James
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Career Records Leaderboard
| # | Athlete | Record | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LeBron James | All-Time Points Leader | 40,582 | StandingWR |
| 2 | John Stockton | All-Time Assists Leader | 10,335 | Standing |
| 3 | Wilt Chamberlain | All-Time Rebounds Leader | 23,924 | Standing |
| 4 | Boston Celtics | Most Championships | 11 | Standing |
| 5 | Bill Russell | Most MVP Awards | 6 | Standing |
Single Season
Basketball · Single Season
4,029
Most Points in a Season
Wilt Chamberlain (1961-62)
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Single Season Leaderboard
| # | Athlete | Record | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilt Chamberlain (1961-62) | Most Points in a Season | 4,029 | StandingWR |
| 2 | Wilt Chamberlain (1961-62) | Highest Scoring Average | 50.4 | Standing |
| 3 | John Stockton (1990-91) | Most Assists in a Season | 1,164 | Standing |
Team Records
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Team Records Leaderboard
| # | Athlete | Record | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Celtics | Most Championships — Franchise | 17 | Standing |
| 2 | Golden State Warriors (2015-16) | Most Wins in a Season | 73 | Standing |
Quick Facts
Founded
1891 — invented by Dr. James Naismith
Governing Body
FIBA (international), NBA (professional)
Top League
NBA — National Basketball Association
Teams in NBA
30 teams across USA and Canada
Season Duration
October to June
Playoffs Format
16 teams, best of 7 series
Draft
Annual NBA Draft — 2 rounds, 60 picks
Salary Cap
NBA soft salary cap system