Fastest to 15,000 points in NBA history, among active players
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Wilt Chamberlain’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Victor Wembanyama, would need 63 a game over his next 165 games.
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- Joel Embiid
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Wilt Chamberlain1959 – 1964 | 358 | |
| Joel Embiid2016 – 2027At an avg of 26.3 per game, will cross 15,000 points at 549 games | 500 | |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander2018 – 2027At an avg of 31 per game, will cross 15,000 points at 582 games | 541 | |
| Anthony Edwards2020 – 2027At an avg of 29.0 per game, will cross 15,000 points at 585 games | 446 | |
| Victor Wembanyama2023 – 2027At an avg of 25.5 per game, will cross 15,000 points at 601 games | 192 | |
| Trae Young2018 – 2027At an avg of 23.0 per game, will cross 15,000 points at 610 games | 509 | |
| Tyrese Maxey2020 – 2027At an avg of 28.0 per game, will cross 15,000 points at 632 games | 400 | |
| Jayson Tatum2017 – 2027At an avg of 25.4 per game, will cross 15,000 points at 635 games | 611 | |
| Cade Cunningham2021 – 2027At an avg of 24.2 per game, will cross 15,000 points at 641 games | 282 | |
| Paolo Banchero2022 – 2027At an avg of 22.8 per game, will cross 15,000 points at 664 games | 272 |
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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.