Race to the top

Cumulative regular-season point totals for the top 5 NBA scorers, by age of player during season. Hover to see age and points

LeBron James: 2003-2023 (Feb. 8); Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 1969-1989; Karl Malone: 1985-2004; Kobe Bryant: 1996-2016; Michael Jordan: 1984-1998, 2001-2003
Chart: Lon Tweeten Source: NBA.com
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