Since the 1969-70 NBA season, the leading scorer is determined by points per game. Previously, from 1946-47 through the 1968-69 season, the NBA scoring leader was the player with more total points at the end of each season.

NBA Honors: Scoring Leaders
Current Scoring Leader:	Player with more honors:	Team with more honors:
Kevin Durant 2009-10 Scoring Leader	Michael Jordan 10 times NBA Scoring Leader	Golden State Warriors 14 times had the Scoring Leader
Full list Year by year Scoring Leaders...	Full list Players who lead the NBA...	Full list Players grouped by team...