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Most free throws made through the first 500 games of an NBA career, among active players

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Oscar Robertson’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Victor Wembanyama, would need 11.9 a game over his next 308 games. Joel Embiid finished his first 500 games this season 2nd, with 4,108 free throws made.

Most free throws made through the first 500 games of an NBA career, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Oscar Robertson1960 – 19674,567
Joel Embiid2016 – 20274,108
Trae Young2018 – 20273,313
Anthony Edwards2020 – 2027446 of 500 games1,951
Collin Sexton2018 – 2027486 of 500 games1,721
Lauri Markkanen2017 – 20271,677
Jaren Jackson Jr.2018 – 2027459 of 500 games1,677
Ja Morant2019 – 2027331 of 500 games1,623
RJ Barrett2019 – 2027454 of 500 games1,584
Zion Williamson2019 – 2027286 of 500 games1,553

Method

  • An active player whose first 500 games ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.