5 Current NBA Players Who Could Surpass Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-Point Game

A captivating question reverberates through the league in the electric aftermath of recent NBA scoring spectacles: Is Wilt Chamberlain’s within reach in today’s game?

The NBA landscape has , prompting speculation about the possibility of a new record.

That surge has not only raised eyebrows but has also redefined expectations.

Between 1990 and 2004, a mere three NBA players achieved the 60-point milestone. However, the 2023-24 season saw multiple players hit and surpass that mark, with Luka Doncic ‘s staggering 73 points leading the charge.

At this point, it’s fair to wonder whether a player will eventually eclipse Chamberlain’s record.

The closest we’ve seen to a player reaching that mark was Kobe Bryant , who against the

in 2006.

We’ve seen several 70-point games, but who’s the most likely current player to hit 100?

Donovan Mitchell stands out as an active player who came tantalizingly close to Chamberlain’s historic 100-point performance on January 3, 2023, dropping an impressive 71 against the

Upon departing the

for Cleveland, Mitchell found himself on a superior team with multiple offensive threats. This strategic move has the potential to consistently shift defensive attention fueling speculation that Mitchell could be gearing up to chase the Chamberlain points record

At 27 years old, sharpshooter Devin Booker still has ample time to surpass his previous record, the third-best among active players, of 70 points.

Although he achieved that mark back in 2017 (late in his second NBA season at age 20) in a loss against the  Booker now sits on the list with another scoring legend, teammate Kevin Durant .

Booker has proven to be a willing playmaker in the NBA, with a career average of 5.0 assists per game. He would either need to or be forced into becoming a more selfish shot-chucker, even for a night, to have a chance at hitting 100.