Fastest to 30,000 points by an NBA forward
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Kevin Durant leads with 30,000 points in 1,101 games, at 36, first of 4 forwards. Giannis Antetokounmpo is ahead of Dirk Nowitzki's pace, with 21,757 points in 903 games, 8,243 short of 30,000.
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- Elgin Baylor
- Kevin Durant
- LeBron James
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin Baylor1958 – 197223,135 of 30,000 points, inactive after 846 games | 846 | |
| Kevin Durant2007 – 2025 | 1,101 | |
| LeBron James2003 – 2018 | 1,107 | |
| Bob Pettit1954 – 196520,880 of 30,000 points, inactive after 792 games | 792 | |
| Karl Malone1985 – 2000 | 1,152 | |
| Dominique Wilkins1982 – 199926,666 of 30,000 points, inactive after 1,074 games | 1,074 | |
| Larry Bird1979 – 199221,791 of 30,000 points, inactive after 897 games | 897 | |
| Adrian Dantley1976 – 199123,177 of 30,000 points, inactive after 955 games | 955 | |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo2013 – 202721,757 of 30,000 points | 903 | |
| Anthony Davis2012 – 202719,572 of 30,000 points | 815 | |
| Rick Barry1965 – 198018,395 of 30,000 points, inactive after 794 games | 794 | |
| Paul Arizin1950 – 196216,260 of 30,000 points, inactive after 713 games | 713 | |
| Carmelo Anthony2003 – 202228,289 of 30,000 points, inactive after 1,260 games | 1,260 | |
| Dirk Nowitzki1998 – 2017 | 1,377 |