Most points through the first 500 starts of an NBA career, among active players
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Victor Wembanyama is almost on track to match Luka Dončić. He has 4,394 points through his 183 starts, 7th at that point, and needs 32 a game over his next 317 starts; he’s averaging 25.6 over his last 82. Joel Embiid finished his first 500 starts this season 4th, with 13,721 points.
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- Anthony Edwards
- Luka Dončić
- Joel Embiid
| # | Player and seasons | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Luka Dončić2018 – 2026 | 14,491 | |
| Joel Embiid2016 – 2027 | 13,721 | |
| Trae Young2018 – 2027 | 12,531 | |
| Anthony Edwards2020 – 2027427 of 500 starts | 10,736 | |
| Jalen Brunson2018 – 2027421 of 500 starts | 9,675 | |
| Lauri Markkanen2017 – 2027474 of 500 starts | 9,212 | |
| RJ Barrett2019 – 2027453 of 500 starts | 8,592 | |
| Jaren Jackson Jr.2018 – 2027450 of 500 starts | 8,380 | |
| Kyle Kuzma2017 – 2027462 of 500 starts | 8,327 | |
| Darius Garland2019 – 2027431 of 500 starts | 8,200 |
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Method
- Starters are only recorded since 1993-94, so 2,445 careers that began earlier aren't here.
- 58 more aren't here because a game in their window has no starter recorded.
- An active player whose first 500 starts ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.