Luka Doncic has moved past Giannis Antetokounmpo to become the NBA’s leading scorer of the 2020s decade.
Luka Doncic overtook Giannis Antetokounmpo in total points scored this decade following a standout performance for the Los Angeles Lakers.
The milestone adds another statistical marker to an already historic stretch for the Slovenian star, who continues to impress.
Luka Doncic takes top spot in 2020s scoring race
Luka Doncic overtook Giannis Antetokounmpo as the NBA’s leading scorer in the 2020s after scoring 37 points in a road win over the Washington Wizards.
The outing pushed his total to 12,667 points in the 2020s, moving him ahead of Antetokounmpo, who now sits second with 12,632.
Given Giannis’ current injury situation, and his uncertain future, Doncic could use the next few games to create quite the lead between them.
Furthermore, Doncic’s focus on the offensive end of the game rather than Giannis’ focus on both ends gives him a distinct advantage to end the decade as the NBA’s top scorer during the period.
Decade-defining numbers continue amid Giannis uncertainty
Luka Doncic is currently leading the NBA in scoring this season, averaging 33.6 points per game with the Los Angeles Lakers.
At the same time, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future has become a growing topic of discussion, with many believing he could be eyeing a trade away from the Milwaukee Bucks as early as next week, ahead of the February 5 NBA trade deadline.
Given Doncic’s own history near the trade deadline, a blockbuster move for Giannis cannot be ruled out, no matter how seemingly unlikely.
LA Lakers fans might even be getting their hopes up of landing the Greek Freak to pair with Doncic as they build their team’s future around the Slovenian superstar.
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