Fastest to 15,000 points by an NBA forward, among active players
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Elgin Baylor’s record is safe for now. The closest active forward, Victor Wembanyama, would need 34 a game over his next 308 games.
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- Victor Wembanyama
- Elgin Baylor
- Paolo Banchero
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin Baylor1958 – 1966 | 501 | |
| Victor Wembanyama2023 – 2027At an avg of 25.5 per game, will cross 15,000 points at 601 games | 192 | |
| Paolo Banchero2022 – 2027At an avg of 22.8 per game, will cross 15,000 points at 664 games | 272 | |
| Zion Williamson2019 – 2027At an avg of 21.5 per game, will cross 15,000 points at 669 games | 286 | |
| Franz Wagner2021 – 2027At an avg of 22.6 per game, will cross 15,000 points at 713 games | 335 | |
| Lauri Markkanen2017 – 2027At an avg of 22.8 per game, will cross 15,000 points at 744 games | 500 | |
| Brandon Ingram2016 – 2026At an avg of 21.4 per game, will cross 15,000 points at 745 games | 572 | |
| Michael Porter Jr.2019 – 2027At an avg of 22.0 per game, will cross 15,000 points at 767 games | 407 | |
| Jalen Johnson2021 – 2027At an avg of 21.9 per game, will cross 15,000 points at 776 games | 265 | |
| Kristaps Porziņģis2015 – 2026At an avg of 18.3 per game, will cross 15,000 points at 786 games | 533 |
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Method
- An active player who got to 15,000 points before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.