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Most fouls through the first 100 games of an NBA career since 1951-52, among active players

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Steve Johnson’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Dylan Cardwell, would need 5.7 a game over his next 52 games.

Most fouls through the first 100 games of an NBA career since 1951-52, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Steve Johnson1981 – 1983465
Dereck Lively II2023 – 202698 of 100 games265
VJ Edgecombe2025 – 202786 of 100 games250
Zach Edey2024 – 202786 of 100 games248
Derik Queen2025 – 202792 of 100 games239
Ace Bailey2025 – 202783 of 100 games222
Ajay Mitchell2024 – 2027204
Spencer Jones2024 – 202786 of 100 games194
Jeremiah Fears2025 – 202793 of 100 games183
Collin Murray-Boyles2025 – 202766 of 100 games179

Method

  • The data has fouls for every game since 1951-52, so 443 careers from before then aren't here.
  • 677 careers aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
  • An active player whose first 100 games ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.