Luka Doncic has moved ahead of Giannis Antetokounmpo to become the NBA’s highest scorer of the 2020s, adding another milestone to his rapidly growing résumé.
Doncic took over the top spot after pouring in 37 points in a road victory over the Washington Wizards for the Los Angeles Lakers. That performance pushed his total scoring output for the decade to 12,667 points, narrowly surpassing Antetokounmpo, who now trails with 12,632.
The achievement further highlights Doncic’s remarkable consistency and offensive dominance throughout the decade. With Antetokounmpo currently dealing with injury concerns and questions surrounding his short-term future, Dončić appears well positioned to widen the gap in the coming games. His offense-first style also gives him a statistical edge over Giannis, who impacts the game heavily on both ends of the floor.
Dončić is also leading the league in scoring this season, averaging 33.6 points per game for the Lakers, reinforcing his status as one of the NBA’s most prolific offensive players. Meanwhile, uncertainty continues to surround Antetokounmpo, as speculation grows that the Milwaukee Bucks star could consider a trade ahead of the February 5 NBA trade deadline.
With past trade deadlines often producing surprises, a major move involving Giannis cannot be completely dismissed. Some Lakers fans have even begun to dream about the possibility of pairing Antetokounmpo with Doncic, envisioning a future built around the Slovenian superstar as the franchise’s centerpiece.