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Most wins through the first 500 starts of an NBA career, among active players

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Chet Holmgren is on track to break Kawhi Leonard’s record. He has 142 wins through his 186 starts, 3rd at that point, and needs 0.7 a game over his next 314 starts; he’s averaging 0.8 over his last 82. Isaiah Hartenstein is on track too.

Most wins through the first 500 starts of an NBA career, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Kawhi Leonard2011 – 2021376
Joel Embiid2016 – 2027327
Derrick White2018 – 2027466 of 500 starts308
OG Anunoby2017 – 2027495 of 500 starts306
Ivica Zubac2016 – 2027289
Marcus Smart2014 – 2027442 of 500 starts272
Luguentz Dort2019 – 2027426 of 500 starts257
Jalen Brunson2018 – 2027421 of 500 starts248
Fred VanVleet2018 – 2027410 of 500 starts243
Deandre Ayton2018 – 2027465 of 500 starts241

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.