Fastest to 5,000 points by an NBA forward, among active players
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Rick Barry’s record is safe for now. The closest active forward, Cooper Flagg, would need 38 a game over his next 86 games.
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- Victor Wembanyama
- Rick Barry
- Cooper Flagg
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Rick Barry1965 – 1973 | 167 | |
| Victor Wembanyama2023 – 2027At an avg of 25.5 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 209 games | 192 | |
| Cooper Flagg2025 – 2027At an avg of 21.7 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 231 games | 80 | |
| Brandon Miller2023 – 2027At an avg of 20.0 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 258 games | 176 | |
| Jalen Johnson2021 – 2027At an avg of 21.9 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 319 games | 265 | |
| Trey Murphy III2021 – 2027 | 326 | |
| Matas Buzelis2024 – 2027At an avg of 15.9 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 351 games | 166 | |
| Jabari Smith Jr.2022 – 2027At an avg of 16.0 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 353 games | 300 | |
| Kyshawn George2024 – 2027At an avg of 14.0 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 377 games | 127 | |
| Keegan Murray2022 – 2027At an avg of 12.7 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 383 games | 260 |
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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.