Best scoring seasons of the 1980s
Michael Jordan led the NBA in Points from 1980–1990 with 3340.
That is 109 more points than the next-best mark on this list.
| Rk | Player | Season | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MJ Michael Jordan | 1989-90 | 3340 |
| 2 | MJ Michael Jordan | 1987-88 | 3231 |
| 3 | MJ Michael Jordan | 1988-89 | 3224 |
| 4 | MJ Michael Jordan | 1986-87 | 3148 |
| 5 | GG George Gervin | 1981-82 | 2816 |
| 6 | LB Larry Bird | 1984-85 | 2815 |
| 7 | MM Moses Malone | 1980-81 | 2784 |
| 8 | AD Adrian Dantley | 1983-84 | 2772 |
| 9 | DW Dominique Wilkins | 1987-88 | 2771 |
| 10 | LB Larry Bird | 1986-87 | 2698 |
| 11 | LB Larry Bird | 1987-88 | 2692 |
| 12 | AE Alex English | 1984-85 | 2687 |
| 13 | AE Alex English | 1985-86 | 2687 |
| 14 | KM Karl Malone | 1989-90 | 2666 |
| 15 | PE Patrick Ewing | 1989-90 | 2641 |