Fastest to 5,000 points in NBA history, among active players
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Wilt Chamberlain’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Cooper Flagg, would need 63 a game over his next 52 games.
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- Victor Wembanyama
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Cooper Flagg
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Wilt Chamberlain1959 – 1961 | 133 | |
| 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 | |
| Keyonte George2023 – 2027At an avg of 22.0 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 271 games | 206 | |
| Kon Knueppel2025 – 2027At an avg of 18.3 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 274 games | 82 | |
| Jalen Williams2022 – 2027At an avg of 19.4 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 277 games | 251 | |
| Shaedon Sharpe2022 – 2026At an avg of 20.5 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 299 games | 234 | |
| Chet Holmgren2023 – 2027At an avg of 16.6 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 303 games | 186 | |
| Stephon Castle2024 – 2027At an avg of 16.4 per game, will cross 5,000 points at 314 games | 160 |
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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.