Fastest to 5,000 points by an NBA center, among active players
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Wilt Chamberlain’s record is safe for now. The closest active center, Alex Sarr, would need 464 a game over his next 7 games.
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- Chet Holmgren
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Alex Sarr
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Wilt Chamberlain1959 – 1961 | 133 | |
| Chet Holmgren2023 – 2027At an avg of 16.6 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 303 games | 186 | |
| Alex Sarr2024 – 2027At an avg of 15.2 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 339 games | 125 | |
| Jalen Duren2022 – 2027At an avg of 18.6 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 345 games | 278 | |
| Mark Williams2022 – 2026At an avg of 12.4 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 408 games | 166 | |
| Donovan Clingan2024 – 2027At an avg of 12.1 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 444 games | 154 | |
| Nic Claxton2019 – 2027At an avg of 11.5 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 466 games | 381 | |
| Walker Kessler2022 – 2027At an avg of 11.5 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 466 games | 213 | |
| Kel'el Ware2024 – 2027At an avg of 10.9 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 470 games | 152 | |
| Kyle Filipowski2024 – 2027At an avg of 10.8 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 474 games | 157 |
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Method
- An active player who got to 5,000 points before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.