Most free throws made through the first 500 games of an NBA career
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Oscar Robertson leads with 4,567 free throws made through his first 500 games, first of 1,142 careers. Joel Embiid is already 3rd, with 4,087 free throws made through his 497 games. 5 more free throws made in his next 3 games passes Jerry West for 2nd.
4,567game 1500
- Oscar Robertson
- Jerry West
- Joel Embiid
| # | Player and seasons | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Oscar Robertson1960 – 1967 | 4,567 | |
| Jerry West1960 – 1967 | 4,091 | |
| Joel Embiid2016 – 2027497 of 500 games | 4,087 | |
| Michael Jordan1984 – 1991 | 4,047 | |
| Elgin Baylor1958 – 1966 | 3,884 | |
| Bob Pettit1954 – 1961 | 3,829 | |
| Wilt Chamberlain1959 – 1966 | 3,797 | |
| David Robinson1989 – 1996 | 3,695 | |
| Paul Arizin1950 – 1960 | 3,662 | |
| Kevin Durant2007 – 2014 | 3,656 | |
| Adrian Dantley1976 – 1984 | 3,634 | |
| Dwyane Wade2003 – 2011 | 3,536 | |
| Dolph Schayes1949 – 1957 | 3,374 | |
| Neil Johnston1951 – 1959 | 3,354 | |
| Nate Archibald1970 – 1979 | 3,338 | |
| Trae Young2018 – 2027 | 3,313 | |
| Allen Iverson1996 – 2004 | 3,299 | |
| Charles Barkley1984 – 1991 | 3,275 | |
| Moses Malone1976 – 1983 | 3,268 | |
| LeBron James2003 – 2010 | 3,260 | |
| Karl Malone1985 – 1992 | 3,228 | |
| Ed Macauley1949 – 1957 | 3,208 | |
| Luka Dončić2018 – 2026 | 3,178 | |
| James Harden2009 – 2016 | 3,177 | |
| Carmelo Anthony2003 – 2010 | 3,161 | |
| Jerry Stackhouse1995 – 2002 | 3,147 |