The top five scorers from each of the five eras spanning from the 1950s to the 2020s are identified, producing some intriguing findings. When a player’s average points per game over ten games or more is considered, there are five players in every era who lead the scoring charts.
Here is a summary of some of the all-time great players who reached the pinnacles of the scoring charts. These include the great Bob Pettit in the 1950s, Wilt Chamberlain in the 1960s, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James in the 1990s, and others.
Basketball players like Bob Pettit led the way as the top scorer of the 1950s, a time when the sport combined teamwork and individual skill. Not only did Pettit’s impressive 25.1 point per game average highlight his scoring ability, but it also demonstrated his versatility as a player. With a wide variety of post moves and a dependable mid-range jumper, Pettit, who stood 6’9″, was a dangerous presence in the paint. He was even more influential on both ends of the floo because of his ability to control the boards.
