NBA 2020-21: 5 Players with the most points so far

The NBA has seen some prolific scorers take center stage so far this season. This top-5 list is full of world-class players featuring stars of today and tomorrow.

As many as four out of the five players on this list are part of teams that have struggled this season, however, as the top-scorer stats stand this season, it hasn't affected their scoring prowess.

Top 5 players with most points in NBA this season

The list could have looked different if not for the health and safety protocols implied by the NBA this season. With players having to quarantine despite testing negative, it has potentially altered the outcomes of the top scorers' list. One such notable candidate is former league MVP Kevin Durant, who has been phenomenal for the star-studded Brooklyn Nets this season.

The lanky forward currently averages 29.5 ppg, the second-highest scoring average this season, level with Steph Curry, but has missed out on several games due to COVID protocols, hampering his chances of ending the season as the top points scorer.

Steve Nash on Kevin Durant: "From what I know, Kevin's on about 90 negative (COVID) tests."

— Kristian Winfield (@Krisplashed) February 8, 2021

Below mentioned is the current list of the top 5 players with the most points this season, ranked in reverse order.

#5 Nikola Jokic

Total Points: 633 | PPG - 27.5, APG - 8.5, RPG - 11.5, FG - 56.5%

Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets' big man has been one of the best performers in the NBA this season, leading the Nuggets roster in every possible department: points, assists, rebounds, steals, and blocks. However, his team continues to struggle and currently sits 8th in the Western Conference standings.

The Joker's season-high 50-point game came against the Sacramento Kings.

#4 LeBron James

Total Points: 639 | PPG - 25.6, APG - 8.0, RPG - 8.0, FG - 49.7%

LeBron James

The 4-time league NBA MVP has been absolutely lethal this season. LeBron James, 36, who is in his 18th season as an NBA player, seems to be getting better and better as he inches closer to the summit of his highly decorated career. The former Cavs star has been dominating teams all by himself as he has maintained an elite record of scoring at least 15 points, providing 5 assists, and claiming 5 boards per game. King James also leads the NBA MVP Ladder race as of now due to his consistent performances, while also managing to play all games this season.

LeBron's season-high 46 point game was against his former employers, the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The King is unreal 👑RTs = Votes #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/vR24W5ZXmw

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 9, 2021

#3 Bradley Beal

Total Points: 665 | PPG - 33.3, APG - 4.5, RPG - 5.1, FG - 47.1%

Bradley Beal (L)

Bradley Beal is currently leading the PPG charts in the NBA this season. The 3rd pick overall from the 2012 draft continues to shine for the Wizards despite their poor performances as a whole. NBA fans will be keen to see this remarkable player win a ring someday, as well-wishers constantly hope that he moves to a better team sooner or later.

Bradley Beal's season-high 60-point game performance came against the 76ers.

With his 15th point tonight, Bradley Beal became the 2nd player to score 12,000 points for the @WashWizards in franchise history, joining Elvin Hayes (15,551). pic.twitter.com/Znd88d3ABF

— NBA History (@NBAHistory) February 4, 2021

#2 Luka Doncic

Total Points: 667 | PPG - 27.8, APG - 9.3, RPG - 8.7, FG - 45.9%

Luka Doncic

The Mavs star was the oddsmaker's leading pick to land the MVP award at the start of the season and has lived up to the hype. However, the Mavs haven't played consistently enough and as a result, have been one of the worst teams in the NBA this season. This has obviously led to Luka slipping in the MVP Ladder race but it doesn't change the fact that the Slovenian guard has been an absolute beast this season.

His season-high 42 points game came against the Golden State Warriors

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#1 Steph Curry

Total Points: 709 | PPG - 29.5, APG - 6.9, RPG - 5.5, FG - 48.4%

Steph Curry (L)

If you were wondering why you couldn't find Steph on the list until now, it is because he was unsurprisingly the leader of this stat sheet. The Warriors' star man has been somewhat the lone warrior this year for the team as the former champions have been largely disappointing as a whole. Regardless, Steph Curry has made sure he keeps at it and somehow manages to help the team from San Francisco revive their fortunes this season.

His season-high 57 point game came against the Mavs this season.