Basketball All-Time Records
Basketball · Career Records
40,582
All-Time Points Leader
LeBron James
World RecordStanding
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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 |
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