Fastest to 20,000 points in NBA history, among active players
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Wilt Chamberlain’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Cade Cunningham, would need 63 a game over his next 216 games.
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- Luka Dončić
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Joel Embiid
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Wilt Chamberlain1959 – 1966 | 499 | |
| Luka Dončić2018 – 2027At an avg of 34 per game, will cross 20,000 points at 660 games | 524 | |
| Joel Embiid2016 – 2027At an avg of 26.3 per game, will cross 20,000 points at 739 games | 500 | |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander2018 – 2027At an avg of 31 per game, will cross 20,000 points at 744 games | 541 | |
| Anthony Edwards2020 – 2027At an avg of 29.0 per game, will cross 20,000 points at 757 games | 446 | |
| Donovan Mitchell2017 – 2027At an avg of 27.1 per game, will cross 20,000 points at 786 games | 620 | |
| Devin Booker2015 – 2027At an avg of 26.0 per game, will cross 20,000 points at 810 games | 747 | |
| Tyrese Maxey2020 – 2027At an avg of 28.0 per game, will cross 20,000 points at 810 games | 400 | |
| Trae Young2018 – 2027At an avg of 23.0 per game, will cross 20,000 points at 827 games | 509 | |
| Jayson Tatum2017 – 2027At an avg of 25.4 per game, will cross 20,000 points at 832 games | 611 |
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Method
- An active player who got to 20,000 points before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.