In the entire history of the NBA, there have been only 6 players who led the league in scoring and led their team to the championship in the same season.

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Here are 5 of them:

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Michael Jordan

George Mikan

Shaquille O'Neal

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Those 5 are well known. But can you name the 6th?

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HINT #1: He is the only one who did it in his rookie season.

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HINT #2: He played for Philadelphia.

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In 1946-47, the very first season of the NBA (known then as the BAA), rookie Joe Fulks of the Philadelphia Warriors led the league in scoring and led his team to the championship.

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If you knew that, congratulations - you are a true Philly Sports fan!