Fastest to 5,000 points by an NBA forward
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Rick Barry leads with 5,000 points in 167 games, at 28, first of 361 forwards. Victor Wembanyama is ahead of Sidney Wicks's pace, with 4,470 points in 189 games, 530 short of 5,000.
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| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Rick Barry1965 – 1973 | 167 | |
| Elgin Baylor1958 – 1961 | 175 | |
| Elvin Hayes1968 – 1971 | 179 | |
| Spencer Haywood1970 – 1974 | 190 | |
| LeBron James2003 – 2006 | 197 | |
| Mark Aguirre1981 – 1984 | 202 | |
| Zion Williamson2019 – 2025 | 203 | |
| Kevin Durant2007 – 2010 | 205 | |
| Bob Pettit1954 – 1957 | 212 | |
| Victor Wembanyama2023 – 20274,470 of 5,000 points | 189 | |
| Sidney Wicks1971 – 1974 | 212 | |
| Terry Cummings1982 – 1985 | 213 | |
| Kelly Tripucka1981 – 1985 | 219 | |
| Carmelo Anthony2003 – 2006 | 223 | |
| Marques Johnson1977 – 1980 | 223 | |
| Connie Hawkins1969 – 1972 | 225 | |
| Paolo Banchero2022 – 2026 | 226 | |
| Larry Bird1979 – 1982 | 229 | |
| Dominique Wilkins1982 – 1985 | 230 | |
| Paul Pierce1998 – 2002 | 230 | |
| Julius Erving1976 – 1979 | 231 | |
| Tim Duncan1997 – 2001 | 231 | |
| George McGinnis1975 – 1978 | 232 | |
| Kiki Vandeweghe1980 – 1984 | 232 | |
| Larry Kenon1976 – 1979 | 232 | |
| John Drew1974 – 1978 | 235 |