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Most points through the first 500 games of an NBA career, playoffs included, among active players

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Wilt Chamberlain’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Victor Wembanyama, would need 52 a game over his next 286 games.

Most points through the first 500 games of an NBA career, playoffs included, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Wilt Chamberlain1959 – 196520,083
Anthony Edwards2020 – 2027498 of 500 games12,333
Tyrese Maxey2020 – 2027452 of 500 games9,493
Lauri Markkanen2017 – 20279,467
RJ Barrett2019 – 2027477 of 500 games9,057
Jaren Jackson Jr.2018 – 2027486 of 500 games8,939
Collin Sexton2018 – 2027486 of 500 games8,821
Darius Garland2019 – 2027459 of 500 games8,634
Tyler Herro2019 – 2027454 of 500 games8,606
Michael Porter Jr.2019 – 2027482 of 500 games8,045

Method

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