A Sea Of Blue · Nov 18, 2023
De’Aaron Fox leads in NBA in points per game
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty ImagesThe Sacramento Kings landed themselves a stud when they took De’Aaron Fox with the fifth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.
Fox continues to evolve his game and sits atop the NBA in points per game. He is averaging 32.2 points per game in 36.8 minutes per game.
He claimed the title after erupting for 43 points against the Spurs on Friday. In 41 minutes, he totaled 43 points on 14-of-24 shooting, adding eight rebounds and seven assists. Here’s a breakdown of the current top five.
Current NBA leaders in points per game:
1. De’Aaron Fox (32.17)
2. Joel Embiid (31.92)
3. Kevin Durant (30.75)
4. Steph Curry (30.73)