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Power Rankings: Top 30 Scorers in the NBA

By Maxwell Ogden

Apr 6, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) guards Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) guards Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct. 31, 2012; Portland, OR, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) dribbles the ball past Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews (2) in the second half at the Rose Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 31, 2012; Portland, OR, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) dribbles the ball past Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews (2) in the second half at the Rose Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports /

Honorable Mention: Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers

  • Kobe Bryant is 36 years old and coming off of a torn achilles tendon. Until he proves that he can actually come back, there’s no factual measurement to predict his level of play upon returning. Thus, he’s listed as an honorable mention.
  • If Bryant can stay healthy, he can be a Top 15 scorer again.
Aug 22, 2014; New York, NY, USA; United States guard Derrick Rose (6) controls the ball in front of Puerto Rico guard David Huertas (12) during the second quarter of a game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 22, 2014; New York, NY, USA; United States guard Derrick Rose (6) controls the ball in front of Puerto Rico guard David Huertas (12) during the second quarter of a game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Honorable Mention: Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls

  • Derrick Rose is only 25, but he’s played in 49 games over the past three seasons. That extensive absence creates pure uncertainty about how he’ll fare in his return to the NBA.
  • If Rose can stay healthy and play at something close to a star-caliber level, he’ll be in the MVP conversation based off of his recovery alone.