According to franchise records, LeBron James leads the Cleveland Cavaliers all-time scoring list with 23,119 career points scored across 11 seasons with the team. Founded in 1970, the Cleveland Cavaliers franchise spans decades of NBA history, featuring eight division titles, five conference titles, and one championship delivered by James, a homegrown franchise legend from Akron, Ohio, selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft.
LeBron James Leads Franchise Scoring History
James played his first seven seasons in Cleveland before returning in 2014 for a second four-year stint, according to franchise data. Throughout his 11-year tenure with the Cavaliers, James averaged 27.2 points per game. During the team’s 2016 championship run, league records show he averaged 26.4 points per game in the regular season and raised that output to 32.8 points per game in the postseason. James earned 10 All-Star appearances and secured two Most Valuable Player awards while playing for Cleveland.
Zydrunas Ilgauskas Ranks Second in Cavaliers Scoring
Drafted 20th overall in 1996 out of Lithuania, Zydrunas Ilgauskas scored 10,616 points across 12 seasons in Cleveland, according to team history. Ilgauskas averaged 13.8 points per game during his Cavaliers career. He earned two All-Star nods during the 2003 and 2005 seasons, posting averages of 17.2 points and 16.9 points per game respectively.
Did you know? Zydrunas Ilgauskas played 12 seasons in Cleveland.
Brad Daugherty and Austin Carr Anchor Franchise Top Scorers
Brad Daugherty accumulated 10,389 points during his eight-year NBA career, all played with Cleveland after being selected No. 1 overall in the 1986 NBA Draft. The 7-foot center made five All-Star teams and averaged 19.0 points per game, according to franchise archives. Right behind him, Austin Carr scored 10,265 points after arriving as the top overall pick in the 1971 NBA Draft. Nicknamed “Mr. Cavalier,” Carr spent nine seasons in Cleveland, averaged 16.2 points per game, and earned an All-Star selection during the 1973-74 season when he averaged 21.9 points per game. Carr currently works as a local broadcast commentator for the team.
Mark Price Rounds Out the Top Five Scorers
Mark Price scored 9,543 points during his nine seasons with the Cavaliers, according to team statistics. Drafted in the second round of the 1986 NBA Draft out of Georgia Tech, the 6-foot guard averaged 16.4 points per game and earned four All-Star selections. Price established himself as one of the premier guards of his era, shooting over 94 percent from the free-throw line twice and maintaining a 40 percent conversion rate from 3-point range in a Cleveland uniform.
Pro Tip
When analyzing historical NBA scoring lists, look beyond raw point totals to games played and shooting efficiency to understand a player’s true offensive impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the all-time leading scorer in Cleveland Cavaliers history?
According to franchise records, LeBron James is the Cavaliers’ all-time leading scorer with 23,119 points.
How many championships have the Cleveland Cavaliers won?
The franchise has won one NBA championship.
Where did Mark Price play college basketball?
Mark Price played collegiately at Georgia Tech before being selected in the second round of the 1986 NBA Draft.
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