The NBA playoffs are a showcase of the highest level of basketball, where legends are made and statistics are etched into the annals of history.

As the 2024 NBA playoffs progress, two of the current top 10 active leaders in playoff scoring are still competing. One of them astonishingly features in all but one category. This fact highlights the remarkable career of LeBron James, who not only tops the all-time playoff scoring list with 8,162 points but several others. His dominance is underscored by the sheer distance between him and other contemporary greats like Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 22: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 143-142 loss to the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on October 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LeBron's career is a testament to sustained excellence and resilience. Last year, he surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time regular season scoring leader, cementing his legacy in the debate of the greatest of all time. His playoff achievements, spanning 287 games and 54 series, including 10 finals appearances, reflect an extraordinary impact on the game of basketball.

As we delve into the all-time top 10 leaders in key playoff statistics, we will see names that have defined eras of the sport. From the commanding presence of Bill Russell in rebounds to the playmaking genius of Magic Johnson in assists, these lists celebrate the players whose performances have defined the postseason. This article will provide a look at the players who have left an indelible mark on NBA playoff history across points, assists, rebounds, steals, blocks and more.

Points:

  1. LeBron James* - 8162
  2. Michael Jordan - 5987
  3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 5762
  4. Kobe Bryant - 5640
  5. Shaquille O'Neal - 5240
  6. Tim Duncan - 5172
  7. Kevin Durant* - 4985
  8. Karl Malone 4761
  9. Julius Erving - 4580
  10. Jerry West - 4457

 

Assists:

  1. Magic Johnson - 2346
  2. LeBron James* - 2067
  3. John Stockton - 1839
  4. Jason Kidd - 1263
  5. Chris Paul* - 1233
  6. Tony Parker - 1143
  7. Rajon Rondo - 1136
  8. Larry Bird - 1062
  9. James Harden* - 1061
  10. Steve Nash - 1061

 

Rebounds:

  1. Bill Russell - 4101
  2. Wilt Chamberlain - 3913
  3. Tim Duncan - 2859
  4. LeBron James* - 2583
  5. Shaquille O'Neal - 2508
  6. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 2481
  7. Karl Malone - 2062
  8. Wes Unseld - 1777
  9. Robert Parish - 1765
  10. Elgin Baylor - 1724

 

Steals

  1. LeBron James* - 483
  2. Scottie Pippen - 395
  3. Michael Jordan - 376
  4. Magic Johnson - 358
  5. John Stockton - 338
  6. Kobe Bryant - 310
  7. Jason Kidd - 302
  8. Larry Bird - 296
  9. Maurice Cheeks - 295
  10. Manu Ginobili - 292

 

Blocks

  1. Tim Duncan - 568
  2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 476
  3. Hakeem Olajuwon - 472
  4. Shaquille O'Neal - 459
  5. David Robinson - 312
  6. Robert Parish - 309
  7. Patrick Ewing - 303
  8. Julius Erving - 293
  9. Serge Ibaka - 292
  10. Kevin McHale - 281

 

3-Pt Field Goals

  1. Stephen Curry* - 618
  2. Klay Thompson* - 501
  3. LeBron James* - 470
  4. James Harden* - 418
  5. Ray Allen - 385
  6. Kevin Durant* - 366
  7. Manu Ginobili - 324
  8. Reggie Miller - 320
  9. Danny Green* - 315
  10. J.R. Smith - 294

 

Free Throws

  1. LeBron James* - 1836
  2. Michael Jordan - 1463
  3. Kobe Bryant - 1320
  4. Karl Malone - 1269
  5. Kevin Durant* - 1251
  6. Tim Duncan - 1217
  7. Jerry West - 1213
  8. Shaquille O'Neal - 1168
  9. James Harden* - 1088
  10. Dirk Nowitzki - 1074

 

Turnovers

  1. LeBron James* - 1034
  2. Magic Johnson - 696
  3. Shaquille O'Neal - 649
  4. Kobe Bryant - 647
  5. Tim Duncan - 633
  6. Scottie Pippen - 602
  7. Tony Parker - 594
  8. Dwyane Wade - 583
  9. Julius Erving - 577
  10. James Harden* - 569

'*' - Active Player.