Kevin Spain
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Yes, NBA players would probably prefer to be at home for Christmas just like everyone else.
But, for some of the guys who are part of the NBA’s Christmas Day showcase, it’s a day to, well, showcase.
It seems logical that the all-time leading scorer is the guy who has played the most games, so we’ll start there.
Yes, LeBron James has put up the most points on Christmas, adding to his total after scoring 16 in the126-115 loss to the Boston Celtics Monday.
Kevin Durant added to his total and moved ahead of Dwyane Wade.
Luka Doncic added his name to the list of single-game scoring leaders with his big performance against Phoenix. Check out that list below.
Here is the Top 10:
Players with the most total points on Christmas Day
- LeBron James: 476 points
- Kobe Bryant: 395 points
- Oscar Robertson: 377 points
- Kevin Durant: 315 points
- Dwyane Wade: 314 points
- James Harden: 273 points
- Shaquille O’Neal: 272 points
- Russell Westbrook: 271 points
- Dolph Schayes: 239 points
- Walt Bellamy: 237 points
Most points in a single game on Christmas Day
| Points | Player | Game | Year |
| 60 | Bernard King | New York vs. New Jersey | 1984 |
| 59 | Wilt Chamberlain | Philadelphia Warriors at New York (2OT) | 1961 |
| 50 | Rick Barry | San Francisco at Cincinnati | 1966 |
| 50 | Luka Doncic | Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns | 2023 |
| 47 | Jerry West | Los Angeles Lakers at New York | 1963 |
| 46 | Tracy McGrady | Orlando vs. Detroit | 2002 |
| 45 | Dominique Wilkins | Atlanta at Philadelphia | 1987 |
| 45 | Tom Heinsohn | Boston at Syracuse | 1961 |
| 45 | Wilt Chamberlain | Philadelphia Warriors vs. Syracuse | 1959 |
| 44 | Kevin Durant | Oklahoma City vs. Denver | 2010 |
| 44 | Jerry West | Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit | 1965 |
