10 Highest Scoring PG's in NBA history

Neither Allen Iverson nor Tony Parker were No. 1!
Neither Allen Iverson nor Tony Parker
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No. 1!

#1 Oscar Palmer Robertson (1960-74, Career Points- 26,710)

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Oscar Robertson
Oscar Robertson

Oscar Robertson also called "The Big O", is the highest scoring point guard on this list. He was 6 foot 5 and dominated the basketball game for more than a decade. In the 1960's, he decided to place himself in the NBA draft, he was picked by the Cincinnati Royals. In his rookie season, he took the game by storm scoring almost a triple-double in every game. He was named the Rookie of the year and the next nine seasons he was part of the All-NBA first team.

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He was the first player in the history of the game to average a triple-double in every game of the season. His road to the playoffs was always hindered due to the Celtics, a team led by Bill Russell.

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In the 1970 season, he moved to the Milwaukee Bucks and that same year he won his maiden NBA championship. His scoring and defensive exploits still hold value and he is considered one the best point guards to have played the game. He made 12 All-Star appearances throughout his career and won three All-Star MVP awards. He was part of the USA team on multiple occasions. His number 14 and number 1 jersey's have been retired by the Sacramento Kings and the Milwaukee Bucks respectively. He was also inducted into the basketball Hall of Fame.

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