LeBron James Is The Only Player In NBA History With 60,000 Points And Assists Combined (Regular Season And Playoffs Included)

Points: 47,410

Assists: 12,651

As mentioned above, LeBron James recently became the first player in NBA history to surpass 60,000 points and assists combined in his NBA career. He has achieved this throughout 20-plus seasons with the Cavaliers, Heat, and Lakers from 2003 through the present day. In 2023, James became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer for the regular season, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who had held the record for 34 years.

James’ dominance is not limited to just his stance as a scorer in NBA history. He is also one of the game’s greatest passers and playmakers to ever step on the court. He ranks fourth all-time in assists with 10,624 in his regular season career and has added 2,227 career assists in the playoffs, which ranks second to only Magic Johnson by 323 dimes.

By the end of his career, whenever he decides that may be, LeBron James could reach the 65,000 mark when it comes to his combined points and assists total. At the rate he is playing now, 70,000 doesn't seem all that far-fetched either.

2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 50,576 Points + Assists

Points: 44,149

Assists: 6,427

In the second spot on this list, which may surprise a few people, is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Obviously, Kareem’s spot on this list is heavily influenced by his scoring totals which still rank second to LeBron in NBA history. What may be the surprise for most are Kareem’s 6,427 career assists in the regular season and playoffs.

Everyone knows how dominant Kareem’s scoring was throughout his career. He had nine different regular seasons with at least 2,000 points scored and five playoff runs with at least 4000 points scored (playoff rounds were shorter in his era). What goes under the radar is his passing ability at times. Kareem recorded eight different seasons with at least 300 assists as well as three different playoff runs with at least 75 assists.

3. Karl Malone - 47,547 Points + Assists

Points: 41,689

Assists: 5,858

At this point, the list before you is being dominated by the top scorers in NBA history. Things are no different when it comes to the third spot on our list. Karl Malone, the third-leading scorer in NBA history takes a spot ahead of such NBA legends as Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan among many others who may or may not be above him in any typical all-time player rankings.

Malone was as consistent as they come for the Utah Jazz during his 19-year NBA career. He recorded a 2,000-point season for 11 years straight from 1988 through 1998 in the regular season as well as had himself five different playoff runs with at least 400 points. Malone’s scoring was aided by the masterful playmaking of John Stockton but also his mid-range jumper and strength in finishing at the rim.

Malone’s ability as a playmaker and passer is a tad bit underrated, overshadowed by the dominant point guard he shared the floor with. Still, in his career, Malone recorded nine seasons with at least 300 assists as well as two playoff runs with at least 75 assists. The combination of his scoring and passing is good enough for third in NBA history, for now, that is.

4. Kobe Bryant - 46,629 Points + Assists

Points: 39,283

Assists: 7,346

Next up at number four on the list of players with the most combined points and assists in NBA history is the late Kobe Bryant. Despite his unfair reputation as a selfish teammate and ball hog, Bryant comes in at fourth due to both his incredible scoring pace and underrated playmaking abilities.

As a scorer, the numbers are legendary. Bryant led the NBA four times in total points despite winning just two scoring titles. He recorded eight regular seasons in which he scored at least 2,000 points and seven playoff runs with at least 400 points which led to a total of five NBA championships.

Bryant was also a willing passer at times during his career. In the regular season, Kobe recorded five seasons with at least 400 assists and 13 seasons with at least 300 assists. In the playoffs, he went four runs with at least 100 assists as well as seven runs with at least 75 assists. Part of what made Bryant so great was that he could take over a game at any moment as much more than a scorer. These assists numbers throughout his career in both the regular season and playoffs drive that point home.

5. Michael Jordan - 44,934 Points + Assists

Points: 38,279

Assists: 6,655

Michael Jordan is widely regarded as the greatest player in NBA history as he should be. Regardless of whatever narratives the people who didn’t actually watch him play would like to push, you do not earn that title simply by being just a scorer. As dominant as he was in that department, Jordan was also exceptional in every other area of the game on the court.

Let’s get the scoring numbers out of the way first. Despite retiring for nearly two seasons in his prime, Jordan still sits fifth in NBA history with 38,279 points between the regular season and playoffs. Jordan’s 10 scoring titles, 30.1 points per game scoring average in the regular season, and 33.4 points per game in the playoffs are three NBA records that may never be broken. His 6-0 record in the NBA Finals by way of two three-peats is another.

For a player often referred to as selfish and a ball hog, Jordan’s passing numbers are quite impressive. In his career, Jordan recorded two seasons with at least 500 assists, seven seasons with at least 400 assists, and 12 seasons out of 15 in which he recorded at least 300 assists. He also had five seasons when he recorded at least 100 assists in the playoffs, three of which ended in NBA championships for him and the Chicago Bulls.

6. Wilt Chamberlain - 40,342 Points + Assists

Points: 35,026

Assists: 5,316

Coming in at No. 6 on this list is one of the most dominant players in NBA history, Wilt Chamberlain. During his career, Chamberlain set numerous scoring records such as 100 points in a single game and averaging 50.4 points per game in a season which are likely to never get broken. As far as his scoring goes, his place on this list isn’t surprising. The thing is, his passing became just as important over time.

Chamberlain’s seven scoring titles are second to Michael Jordan in NBA history. His 1962 season saw him pour in over 4,000 points, adding to the seven 2,000-point seasons he recorded in his career. Chamberlain was able to win two NBA championships in his career, aided by the six different 300-point playoff runs he recorded in his 14 NBA seasons.

Then, there is the passing aspect of his game. Chamberlain was a gifted passer who actually became the first center to lead the NBA in total assists in 1967. Later that season, Chamberlain helped lead the 76ers to an NBA title. Chamberlain had eight seasons with at least 300 assists during his career as well as three different playoff runs with at least 75 assists.

7. John Stockton - 39,792 Points + Assists

Points: 22,147

Assists: 17,645

John Stockton is the first and only player on this list to have scored less than 24,000 points in his NBA career between the regular season and playoffs. Stockton’s place on this list is carried by his superior playmaking and passing skills that have him comfortably as the NBA’s all-time assists leader as well as just over 22,000 points as well.

Let’s start with Stockton's scoring which was never anything crazy but is worth noting. Stockton never recorded a season with at least 2,000 or even 1,500 points but his 11 1,000-point seasons certainly help his case on this list. In the playoffs, Stockton’s teams were never able to capture an NBA title but he did have five different runs with at least 200 points scored.

The assists records are where Stockton earned his paycheck. In his NBA career, Stockton led the NBA nine times in total assists with seven seasons of 1,000 assists or more. He only ever recorded less than 500 assists in a season twice in 19 seasons. In the playoffs, Stockton had eight different runs with at least 100 assists, leading the entire playoffs five different times.

8. Oscar Robertson - 39,276 Points + Assists

Points: 28,620

Assists: 10,656

When it comes to the prototype of the most complete and well-balanced point guard that ever existed, Oscar Robertson is the first name that comes to mind. With a cool, calm, and collected demeanor as well as the perfect NBA skill set, Robertson rewrote what it meant to be a point guard during the 1960s and 1970s.

As a scorer, Robertson was incredible with 2,620 points between the regular season and playoffs in his career. Robertson recorded seven different seasons with at least 2,000 points scored as well as 11 seasons with at least 1,500 points. In the playoffs, his dominance didn’t stop with four different runs of over 200 points and six with at least 150 points.

If you are impressed by Robertson’s scoring, then his passing will leave you floored. Robertson would record five seasons with at least 800 assists, seven seasons with at least 700 assists, and 10 seasons with at least 600 assists. He also had three different playoff runs with over 100 assists to his name as well as five with over 75 assists.

9. Dirk Nowitzki - 39,234 Points + Assists

Points: 35,223

Assists: 4,011

Despite having the dubious honor of being the player with the fewest amount of assists on this list, Dirk Nowitzki’s incredible 20-year career as a scorer is great enough to have him ninth in NBA history when it comes to points and assists combined. Nowitzki is one of the greatest international players in NBA history as well as one of the most beloved.

Dirk’s scoring was incredible during the 2000s and tapered off as his career did during the 2010s. Nowitzki recorded five different 2,000-point seasons in his career as well as a total of 12 seasons with at least 1,500 points. In the NBA playoffs, Nowitzki had two separate runs with over 500 points which both resulted in NBA Finals appearances and an NBA title in 2011.

As for his passing numbers, those are a little more lackluster. Nowitzki recorded nine seasons with at least 200 assists but never broke the 300-assist mark in his career. In the NBA playoffs, Dirk recorded at least 50 assists just twice, once again resulting in two NBA Finals appearances and an NBA title in 2011.

10. Chris Paul - 37,900 Points + Assists

Points: 24,960

Assists: 12,940

Of the players in the top 10 for the most points and assists combined in their NBA careers, Chris Paul is one of two players to sit below 25,000 points in their careers. He is also one of four players with over 10,000 assists. With his nickname dubbing him the Point God, Paul has lived up to that name for the majority of his career in every aspect of the game.

Paul’s abilities as a scorer have often been overlooked in the last 19 seasons. Although there were no 2,000-point seasons for Paul in his career, there have been three seasons of at least 1,500 points and 14 seasons with at least 1,000 points as well. In the NBA playoffs, he has had two different runs of at least 300 points as well as six runs of at least 250 points.

Anybody who knows basketball knows that Chris Paul is one of the better passers and playmakers in the history of the game. In his regular season career, Paul has recorded one 900-assist season, three 800-assist seasons, and six 700-assist seasons in his career. In the NBA playoffs, Paul has five different runs with at least 100 assists as well as seven runs with at least 75 assists.

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