Cozell McQueen led the NBA in PER from 1980–1990 with 58.2.
That is 4.9 more PER than second-place Walter Davis.
| Rk | Player | Season | PER |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CM Cozell McQueen![]() | 1986-87 | 58.2 |
| 2 | WD Walter Davis![]() | 1983-84 | 53.4 |
| 3 | DI Dan Issel![]() | 1982-83 | 49.6 |
| 4 | CE Craig Ehlo![]() | 1984-85 | 47.9 |
| 5 | ML Maurice Lucas![]() | 1983-84 | 46.7 |
| 6 | KV Kiki Vandeweghe![]() | 1982-83 | 44.3 |
| 7 | LN Larry Nance![]() | 1983-84 | 44.2 |
| 8 | JL Jeff Lamp![]() | 1982-83 | 44.1 |
| 9 | LB Larry Bird![]() | 1982-83 | 43.9 |
| 10 | BK Bernard King![]() | 1982-83 | 43.8 |
| 11 | AE Alex English![]() | 1982-83 | 40.8 |
| 12 | MM Moses Malone![]() | 1981-82 | 39.1 |
| 13 | JH Jerome Henderson![]() | 1985-86 | 37.6 |
| 14 | LT Linton Townes![]() | 1984-85 | 36.5 |
| 15 | JM John McCullough![]() | 1981-82 | 36.3 |