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Most fouls through the first 1,000 games of an NBA career since 1951-52, among active players

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Jaren Jackson Jr. is almost on track to match Hakeem Olajuwon. He has 1,680 fouls through his 459 games, 7th at that point, and needs 3.9 a game over his next 541 games; he’s averaging 3.7 over his last 82.

Most fouls through the first 1,000 games of an NBA career since 1951-52, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Hakeem Olajuwon1984 – 19983,767
Draymond Green2012 – 2027958 of 1,000 games2,754
Andre Drummond2012 – 2027977 of 1,000 games2,736
Giannis Antetokounmpo2013 – 2027906 of 1,000 games2,648
Paul George2010 – 2027955 of 1,000 games2,530
Karl-Anthony Towns2015 – 2027730 of 1,000 games2,480
Rudy Gobert2013 – 2027915 of 1,000 games2,430
Julius Randle2014 – 2027799 of 1,000 games2,405
Kelly Olynyk2013 – 2026842 of 1,000 games2,319
Mason Plumlee2013 – 2026880 of 1,000 games2,302

Method

  • The data has fouls for every game since 1951-52, so 443 careers from before then aren't here.
  • 827 careers aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
  • An active player whose first 1,000 games ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.