NBA History: All-Time Scoring Average Leaders By Position

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CINCINNATI – 1970: Oscar Robertson #14 of the Cincinnati Royals drives against the Boston Celtics during the NBA game in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1970 NBAE (Photo by Walter Iooss/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Point Guard: Oscar Robertson

Years Active: 1960 to 1974
Team(s): Cincinnati Royals, Milwaukee Bucks
Career Scoring Average: 25.68 PPG
Career Points Scored: 26,710

The man who averaged a triple-double is also the most dominant scorer in the history of the point guard position. A 6’5″ goliath who would’ve physically overwhelmed point guards in any era, Robertson had it all.

With a career average of 25.68 points per game, Robertson checks in at No. 1 in scoring average by a point guard and No. 10 on the overall list.

Robertson’s size was a strength in the 1960s, just as it would be a strength in the modern era. He was a crafty scorer, as well as an elite facilitator, who overcame the presence of all-time big men with a smooth midrange game and craftiness around the rim.

Keep in mind, Robertson was forced to drive against legendary big men such as Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, and Nate Thurmond—overwhelming tasks.

With 77 career 40-point games, Robertson built his career scoring average with both individual displays of brilliance and full seasons of explosive play. He had six seasons above 30 points per game, including his famous triple-double season.

For what it’s worth, Robertson also scored more points than any other point guard in NBA history with 26,710.