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Most points through the first 41 games of an NBA season, among active players

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Wilt Chamberlain’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Victor Wembanyama, would need 55 a game over his next 30 games.

Most points through the first 41 games of an NBA season, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Wilt Chamberlain (1961-62 PHW)1961-621,993
Victor Wembanyama (2026-27 SAS)2026-2711 of 41 games of a season331
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2026-27 OKC)2026-2711 of 41 games of a season325
Tyrese Maxey (2026-27 PHI)2026-2712 of 41 games of a season320
Giannis Antetokounmpo (2026-27 MIA)2026-2711 of 41 games of a season305
Darius Acuff Jr. (2026-27 SAC)2026-2711 of 41 games of a season288
Austin Reaves (2026-27 LAL)2026-2711 of 41 games of a season278
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (2026-27 ATL)2026-2712 of 41 games of a season263
Donovan Mitchell (2026-27 CLE)2026-2711 of 41 games of a season251
Zach LaVine (2026-27 SAC)2026-2711 of 41 games of a season245

Method

  • An active player whose first 41 games of a season ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.