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Most minutes through the first 50 games of an NBA career since 1983-84, among active players

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Damon Stoudamire’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Bez Mbeng, would need 45 a game over his next 35 games.

Most minutes through the first 50 games of an NBA career since 1983-84, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Damon Stoudamire1995-962,061
Caleb Love2025 – 20271,016
Daeqwon Plowden2024 – 202746 of 50 games1,000
Dylan Cardwell2025 – 202748 of 50 games986
Ben Saraf2025 – 202745 of 50 games920
Javon Small2025 – 202744 of 50 games895
Leaky Black2023 – 202748 of 50 games849
Oscar Tshiebwe2023 – 2027757
Elijah Harkless2024 – 202737 of 50 games685
Jahmai Mashack2025 – 202734 of 50 games678

Method

  • The data has minutes for every game since 1983-84, so 1,787 careers from before then aren't here.
  • 12 careers aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
  • An active player whose first 50 games ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.