NBA rookie season scoring leaders: Jordan, Abdul-Jabbar, more

NBA Summer League play can set a positive course for the entire season, especially if you're a rookie. The Dallas Mavericks' No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft, Cooper Flagg, made his professional debut in the offseason competition.

Only time will tell if Flagg can build on his Duke success within the NBA. His rookie season stats will make an impact on his career trajectory. Check out the players who have scored the most points in their first seasons in the NBA below:

• Wilt Chamberlain, 2,707, Philadelphia Warriors, 1959-1960


• Walt Bellamy, 2,495, Chicago Packers, 1961-1962


• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 2,361, Milwaukee Bucks, 1969-1970


• Elvin Hayes, 2,327, San Diego Rockets, 1968-1969


• Michael Jordan, 2,313, Chicago Bulls, 1984-1985


• Oscar Robertson, 2,165, Cincinnati Royals, 1960-1961


• Rick Barry, 2,059,San Francisco Warriors, 1965-1966


• Geoff Petrie, 2,031, Portland Trail Blazers, 1970-1971


• Sidney Wicks, 2,009, Portland Trail Blazers, 1971-1972


• David Robinson, 1,993, San Antonio Spurs, 1989-1990

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