These NBA Records Will NEVER Be Broken...
- Joel Piton
- Sep 16
- 6 min read
What NBA records are truly untouchable? In a league defined by constant evolution: faster pace, more threes, and athletes seemingly more skilled than ever—some numbers from the past (and even the present) feel impossible to replicate. We’re talking about the kind of records you might never see challenged in your lifetime, let alone broken. These aren’t just stats; they’re landmarks that define the growth of basketball. From Wilt Chamberlain’s superhuman scoring feats to LeBron James’ historic scoring journey, these benchmarks have stood the test of time. And the scary part? They won't be going anywhere anytime soon.
Wilt Chamberlain — 50.4 PPG In One Single Season
Wilt Chamberlain’s 1961–62 season remains the most unbreakable individual scoring feat in NBA history. Averaging 50.4 points per game across 80 contests, the 7’1 athletic marvel dominated with sheer size, stamina, and a stark physical advantage, scoring almost all his points in the paint and logging record-breaking minutes. No one has come remotely close in the 60+ years since; the second-best average is also, well, Wilt’s at 44.8 the very next year. For someone to replicate this in today’s NBA, they would need unprecedented usage, ball ownership, and teammates willing to stand aside—a scenario virtually impossible in the modern era of team-first basketball.
Scott Skiles — 30 Assists In A Game
Scott Skiles may not be a household name, but in December 1990, the 6’1 point guard etched himself into the history books with an NBA-record 30 assists against the Denver Nuggets. Playing 44 of the game’s 48 minutes, Skiles was relentless in setting up teammates and orchestrating the offense with precision. Nearly 35 years later, no one has topped it. The closest modern attempt came from Rajon Rondo in 2017 with 25, but the record still stands tall. Today’s NBA isn’t short on elite playmakers—Nikola Jokic, Tyrese Haliburton, and Trae Young have all averaged double-digit assists—but surpassing 30 in a single night would require a perfect storm of teammates knocking down shots and a point guard knowing how to feed them. If anyone in today’s league were to break it, Haliburton feels like the best bet. Still, Skiles’ masterpiece remains untouched.
Bill Russell — 11x NBA Champion
More than 4,500 players have suited up in the league since the inaugural draft in 1950. Of that number, only about 500 went on to win a championship ring—roughly one in every ten to twelve players. Bill Russell didn’t just win one, he won more than a literal handful with eleven. Between 1957 and 1969, Russell anchored the greatest dynasty in professional basketball, redefining what it meant to dominate in pro sports. Fast forward to today where we’ve seen eight different champions in the last eight years, and the concept of a sustained dynasty feels almost impossible. Even the Warriors’ dynasty—arguably the greatest in recent memory—managed four titles with Steph and that came with severe ups and downs. No active player is even halfway to touching Russell’s total. This might just be the toughest, most unbreakable record in NBA history.
A.C. Green — 1,192 Consecutive Games Played
In today’s NBA, where injuries, load management, and sheer wear and tear dominate the conversation, playing all 82 games in a single season is rare. During the 2024–25 campaign, just 11 out of roughly 450 players accomplished it. Now imagine doing that for 14 straight years. That’s exactly what A.C. Green did, logging 1,192 consecutive games from 1986 to 2001. In 15 of his 16 NBA seasons, Green suited up for every contest (including 83 games in 1996–97 after a midseason trade). This wasn’t as a low-minute bench guy either; he averaged around 30 minutes per game throughout much of his career. The chances of anyone replicating this streak are astronomically low. Still, Mikal Bridges has quietly made himself the modern-day ironman, not missing a game since his career began. Whether he can chase Green’s untouchable mark remains a “what if.”
Wilt Chamberlain — 48.5 Minutes Averaged Per Game
If you ever needed proof that Wilt was a different species, look no further than this. In the 1961–62 season, he averaged 48.5 minutes per game—meaning he played every minute of every single game, plus overtime when possible. Zero substitutions. Zero rest. Just nonstop dominance. In today’s league, with load management, advanced sports science, and rotations designed to save players’ legs, this will never even come close to being touched. It’s not just unbreakable—it’s unthinkable. Another absurd notch in Wilt’s record-shattering madness.
John Stockton — 15,806 Career Assists
A walking point god, John Stockton sits alone at the top of the NBA’s assist mountain with 15,806—nearly 4,000 more than the runner-up, Chris Paul. Stockton averaged double-digit assists for over a decade, averaging an absurd 14.5 per game in 1989–90, a record that still stands. He was also Iron Man lite, playing all 82 games in 16 of his 19 seasons, logging over 1,500 career games in total. In today’s NBA, that level of commitment and durability feels impossible. For perspective, current assist leader Trae Young isn’t even 30% there, and at 27, it’s hard to imagine him lasting long enough to sniff Stockton’s mark. This one looks untouchable.
Stephen Curry — All Time 3PM (4,000+ And Counting)
With 4,058 threes and climbing, Stephen Curry has stretched the record into unfathomable territory. He sits nearly 1,000 makes ahead of the second placeholder and the gap keeps growing. Curry has somehow dodged Father Time, continuing to fire from deep at a clip an age eclipsing 40. Sure, the game is changing, and threes are more common than ever. Young, trigger happy standouts like Anthony Edwards already have over 1,100 triples at just 24 years old, making you wonder if someone might chip away at the record one day. But let’s be real—Steph isn’t done yet. Every game he plays pushes the bar even higher. Whoever dares chase this mountain will be climbing for a very, very long time.
Michael Jordan — 10 Scoring Titles
LeBron has one. Westbrook and Curry each have two. Harden has three. Kevin Durant sits at four. All are generational scorers—and yet, none even come close to Michael Jordan. Between 1987 and 1998, Jordan captured 10 scoring titles in 14 seasons. Tying Wilt Chamberlain for the highest career scoring average at 30.1 points per game, Jordan wasn’t just a scorer—he was an unstoppable offensive juggernaut who did it well into his 30s, dominating with mid-range fadeaways, explosive bursts, and a killer instinct unmatched. In today’s NBA, with balanced offenses, load management, and deeper competition, no one is sniffing this record. To pass Jordan, you’d need to come from another planet. This one is untouchable.
Wilt Chamberlain — 55 Rebounds In A Game
On November 24, 1960, Wilt Chamberlain shattered reality by hauling in 55 rebounds in a single game, surpassing Bill Russell’s 51 from earlier that year. That same season, he averaged an NBA-record 27.2 boards per game. In perspective, we've had some close calls in recent years, courtesy of today’s elite rebounders: guys like Nurkic, Zubac, and Sabonis have flirted with 30 in monster outings. But nobody has even touched 40 since Russell over six decades ago. Hitting 55 is like living on another planet. It’s dominance we will never witness again.
LeBron James — All Time Scoring Record (40,000+ And Counting)
With over 40,000 career points and gearing up for Season 23, LeBron James continues to redefine what longevity looks like in basketball. He’s averaged 20+ points in all 22 of his seasons, including multiple 30+ point campaigns, and has scored more points in the playoffs alone than players have tallied in their entire careers. When you factor in the postseason, LeBron is sitting on well over 50,000 total points, an unimaginable figure. Passing Kareem was historic; pushing the record further into unreachable territory is legendary. To catch him, a player would need to average 20+ points for two decades without missing time—something injuries and load management simply won’t allow. Kevin Durant once had the trajectory, but even he fell victim to setbacks. With LeBron still playing 70 games a year at age 40, this is a record destined to stand.
And as for Wilt Chamberlain’s iconic 100-point game? It earns a spot as an honorable mention. But we’ve now seen players drop 70-plus in three straight seasons, proving that the once impossible is inching closer to reality. But hitting triple digits in today’s game is a whole different beast. Could it happen again? Maybe—but only time will tell.
Most of these records continue to withstand Father Time decade after decade. Some of them feel untouchable, but others might just be waiting for the next generation to take a crack at them. What do YOU think? Which of these records are the most unbreakable? Which ones actually have a shot at being surpassed in your lifetime? And which one of these blew you away the most? Drop your thoughts in the comments below—we want to hear your takes!
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Joel Piton