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Most points through the first 1,000 games of an NBA career, among active players

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Luka Dončić is on track to break Wilt Chamberlain’s record. He has 15,414 points through his 524 games, 5th at that point, and needs 32 a game over his next 476 games; he’s averaging 34 over his last 82. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is almost on track too.

Most points through the first 1,000 games of an NBA career, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Wilt Chamberlain1959 – 197330,826
Damian Lillard2012 – 2027910 of 1,000 games22,798
Giannis Antetokounmpo2013 – 2027906 of 1,000 games21,836
Anthony Davis2012 – 2027816 of 1,000 games19,616
Paul George2010 – 2027955 of 1,000 games19,558
Kyrie Irving2011 – 2027788 of 1,000 games18,639
Devin Booker2015 – 2027747 of 1,000 games18,371
Nikola Jokić2015 – 2027819 of 1,000 games18,217
Klay Thompson2011 – 2027945 of 1,000 games17,504
Bradley Beal2012 – 2026807 of 1,000 games17,306

Method

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