Going Up

Seven NBA players with increased scoring averages each year from rookie seasons:

1. Derek Harper: increased eight seasons (1984-91)

2. Elden Campbell-x: increased seven seasons (1991-97)

3. Alex English: increased seven seasons (1977-83)

4. Happy Hairston: increased seven seasons (1965-71)

5. Avery Johnson: increased seven seasons (1989-95)

6. Shawn Kemp: increased seven seasons (1990-96)

7. Kevin McHale: increased seven seasons (1981-87)

x-After averaging 14.9 in 1997, Campbell is averaging 10.2 this year

Source: Los Angeles Lakers