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Most free throws made through the first 1,000 games of an NBA career, among active players

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Joel Embiid is on track to break Oscar Robertson’s record. He has 4,108 free throws made through his 500 games, 2nd at that point, and needs 7.0 a game over his next 500 games; he’s averaging 7.9 over his last 82. Luka Dončić is almost on track too.

Most free throws made through the first 1,000 games of an NBA career, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Oscar Robertson1960 – 19747,584
Damian Lillard2012 – 2027910 of 1,000 games5,315
Giannis Antetokounmpo2013 – 2027906 of 1,000 games5,239
Jimmy Butler III2011 – 2026907 of 1,000 games5,168
Anthony Davis2012 – 2027816 of 1,000 games4,506
Joel Embiid2016 – 2027500 of 1,000 games4,108
Devin Booker2015 – 2027747 of 1,000 games4,043
Paul George2010 – 2027955 of 1,000 games3,662
Kevin Love2008 – 2026989 of 1,000 games3,636
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander2018 – 2027541 of 1,000 games3,402

Method

  • An active player whose first 1,000 games ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.