List of NBA career free throw scoring leaders

This article provides two lists:

A list of National Basketball Association players by total career regular season free throws made.
A progressive list of free throws made leaders showing how the record has increased through the years.[1]

Free throws made leaders edit

This is a list of National Basketball Association players by total career regular season free throws made.

Statistics accurate as of the 2023–24 NBA season.
Karl Malone has made the most free throws in NBA history.
^Active NBA player
*Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration[a]
RankPlayerPosition(s)Team(s) played for (years)[b]Total free throws
made
Total free throws
attempted
Free throw
percentage
Free throws
made per game
1Karl Malone*PFUtah Jazz (19852003)
Los Angeles Lakers (2003–2004)
9,78713,188.7426.63
2Moses Malone*CBuffalo Braves (1976)
Houston Rockets (19761982)
Philadelphia 76ers (19821986, 1993–1994)
Washington Bullets (19861988)
Atlanta Hawks (19881991)
Milwaukee Bucks (19911993)
San Antonio Spurs (1994–1995)
8,53111,090.7696.42
3LeBron James^SFCleveland Cavaliers (20032010, 20142018)
Miami Heat (20102014)
Los Angeles Lakers (2018–present)
8,39011,404.7365.62
4Kobe Bryant*SGLos Angeles Lakers (19962016)8,37810,011.8376.22
5Oscar Robertson*PGCincinnati Royals (19601970)
Milwaukee Bucks (19701974)
7,6949,185.8387.40
6James Harden^SG/PGOklahoma City Thunder (20092012)
Houston Rockets (20122021)
Brooklyn Nets (20212022)
Philadelphia 76ers (20222023)
Los Angeles Clippers (2023–present)
7,6598,900.8617.14
7Michael Jordan*SGChicago Bulls (19841993, 19951998)
Washington Wizards (20012003)
7,3278,772.8356.83
8Dirk Nowitzki*PFDallas Mavericks (19982019)7,2408,239.8794.76
9Jerry West*PG/SGLos Angeles Lakers (19601974)7,1608,801.8147.68
10Kevin Durant^SF/PFSeattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder (20072016)
Golden State Warriors (20162019)
Brooklyn Nets (20192023)
Phoenix Suns (2023–present)
6,9937,910.8846.59
11Paul Pierce*SFBoston Celtics (19982013)
Brooklyn Nets (2013–2014)
Washington Wizards (2014–2015)
Los Angeles Clippers (20152017)
6,9188,578.8065.15
12Adrian Dantley*SFBuffalo Braves (1976–1977)
Indiana Pacers (1977)
Los Angeles Lakers (19771979)
Utah Jazz (19791986)
Detroit Pistons (19861989)
Dallas Mavericks (19891990)
Milwaukee Bucks (1991)
6,8328,351.8187.15
13Kareem Abdul-Jabbar*CMilwaukee Bucks (19691975)
Los Angeles Lakers (19751989)
6,7129,304.7214.30
Dolph Schayes*PFSyracuse Nationals/Philadelphia 76ers (19491964)7,904.8496.74
15Allen Iverson*SG/PGPhiladelphia 76ers (19962006, 2009–2010)
Denver Nuggets (20062008)
Detroit Pistons (2008–2009)
Memphis Grizzlies (2009)
6,3758,168.7806.97
16Charles Barkley*PFPhiladelphia 76ers (19841992)
Phoenix Suns (19921996)
Houston Rockets (19962000)
6,3498,643.7355.92
17Carmelo AnthonySFDenver Nuggets (20032011)
New York Knicks (20112017)
Oklahoma City Thunder (2017–2018)
Houston Rockets (2018–2019)
Portland Trail Blazers (20192021)
Los Angeles Lakers (2021–2022)
6,3207,764.8145.02
18Reggie Miller*SGIndiana Pacers (19872005)6,2377,026.8884.49
19Bob Pettit*PFMilwaukee/St. Louis Hawks (19541965)6,1828,119.7617.81
20DeMar DeRozan^SG/SFToronto Raptors (20092018)
San Antonio Spurs (20182021)
Chicago Bulls (2021–present)
6,1717,337.8415.56
21Wilt Chamberlain*CPhiladelphia/San Francisco Warriors (19591965)
Philadelphia 76ers (19651968)
Los Angeles Lakers (19681973)
6,05711,862.5115.80
22David Robinson*CSan Antonio Spurs (19892003)6,0358,201.7366.11
23Dominique Wilkins*SFAtlanta Hawks (19821994)
Los Angeles Clippers (1994)
Boston Celtics (1994–1995)
San Antonio Spurs (1996–1997)
Orlando Magic (1999)
6,0317,438.8115.62
24Shaquille O'Neal*COrlando Magic (19921996)
Los Angeles Lakers (19962004)
Miami Heat (20042008)
Phoenix Suns (20082009)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2009–2010)
Boston Celtics (2010–2011)
5,93511,252.5274.92
25Tim Duncan*PF/CSan Antonio Spurs (19972016)5,8968,468.6964.24
26Russell Westbrook^PGOklahoma City Thunder (20082019)
Houston Rockets (2019–2020)
Washington Wizards (2020–2021)
Los Angeles Lakers (20212023)
Los Angeles Clippers (2023–present)
5,8287,512.7765.02
27Elgin Baylor*SFMinneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers (19581971)5,7637,391.7806.81
28Dwyane Wade*SGMiami Heat (20032016, 20182019)
Chicago Bulls (2016–2017)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2017–2018)
5,7087,463.7655.42
29Hakeem Olajuwon*CHouston Rockets (19842001)
Toronto Raptors (2001–2002)
5,4237,621.7124.38
30Lenny Wilkens*PGSt. Louis Hawks (19601968)
Seattle SuperSonics (19681972)
Cleveland Cavaliers (19721974)
Portland Trail Blazers (1974–1975)
5,3946,973.7745.01
31Patrick Ewing*CNew York Knicks (19852000)
Seattle SuperSonics (2000–2001)
Orlando Magic (2001–2002)
5,3927,289.7404.56
32John Havlicek*SFBoston Celtics (19621978)5,3696,589.8154.23
33Dwight HowardCOrlando Magic (20042012)
Los Angeles Lakers (2012–2013, 2019–2020, 2021–2022)
Houston Rockets (20132016)
Atlanta Hawks (2016–2017)
Charlotte Hornets (2017–2018)
Washington Wizards (2018–2019)
Philadelphia 76ers (2020–2021)
5,3619,455.5674.32
34Elvin Hayes*PFSan Diego/Houston Rockets (19681972)
Baltimore/Capital/Washington Bullets (19721981)
Houston Rockets (19811984)
5,3567,999.6704.11
35Walt Bellamy*CChicago Packers/Zephyrs//Baltimore Bullets (19611965)
New York Knicks (19651968)
Detroit Pistons (19681970)
Atlanta Hawks (19701974)
New Orleans Jazz (1974)
5,1138,088.6324.90
36Chet Walker*SFSyracuse Nationals/Philadelphia 76ers (19621969)
Chicago Bulls (19691975)
5,0796,384.7964.92
37Tom ChambersPFSan Diego Clippers (19811983)
Seattle SuperSonics (19831988)
Phoenix Suns (19881993)
Utah Jazz (19931995)
Charlotte Hornets (1997)
Philadelphia 76ers (1997)
5,0666,274.8074.58
38Paul Arizin*SFPhiladelphia Warriors (19501962)5,0106,189.8107.03
39Magic Johnson*PGLos Angeles Lakers (19791991, 1996)4,9605,850.8485.47
40Damian Lillard^PGPortland Trail Blazers (20122023)
Milwaukee Bucks (2023–present)
4,9005,460.8975.82
41Kevin Garnett*PFMinnesota Timberwolves (19952007, 20152016)
Boston Celtics (20072013)
Brooklyn Nets (20132015)
4,8876,190.7893.34
42Vince Carter*SG/SFToronto Raptors (19982004)
New Jersey Nets (20042009)
Orlando Magic (20092010)
Phoenix Suns (2010–2011)
Dallas Mavericks (20112014)
Memphis Grizzlies (20142017)
Sacramento Kings (2017–2018)
Atlanta Hawks (20182020)
4,8526,082.7983.15
43John Stockton*PGUtah Jazz (19842003)4,7885,796.8263.18
44Chris Paul^PGNew Orleans Hornets (20052011)
Los Angeles Clippers (20112017)
Houston Rockets (20172019)
Oklahoma City Thunder (2019–2020)
Phoenix Suns (20202023)
Golden State Warriors (2023–present)
4,7725,487.8703.75
45Pau Gasol*PF/CMemphis Grizzlies (20012008)
Los Angeles Lakers (20082014)
Chicago Bulls (20142016)
San Antonio Spurs (20162019)
Milwaukee Bucks (2019)
4,7556,311.7533.88
46Bailey Howell*SFDetroit Pistons (19591964)
Baltimore Bullets (19641966)
Boston Celtics (19661970)
Philadelphia 76ers (1970–1971)
4,7406,224.7624.99
47World B. FreePGPhiladelphia 76ers (19751978, 1987)
San Diego Clippers (19781980)
Golden State Warriors (19801982)
Cleveland Cavaliers (19821986)
Houston Rockets (1987–1988)
4,7186,264.7535.33
48Clyde Drexler*SGPortland Trail Blazers (19831995)
Houston Rockets (19951998)
4,6985,962.7884.33
49Nate Archibald*PGCincinnati Royals/Kansas City(-Omaha) Kings (19701976)
New York Nets (1976–1977)
Boston Celtics (19781983)
Milwaukee Bucks (1983–1984)
4,6645,760.8105.32
50Reggie TheusSGChicago Bulls (19781984)
Kansas City/Sacramento Kings (19841988)
Atlanta Hawks (1988–1989)
Orlando Magic (1989–1990)
New Jersey Nets (1990–1991)
4,6635,644.8264.54

Progressive list of free throw scoring leaders edit

This is a progressive list of free throw scoring leaders showing how the record has increased through the years.

Statistics accurate as of the 2023–24 NBA season.
^Active NBA player
*Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Team AbbreviationsTeam listed is the one player was on when he established the record.
BOSBoston CelticsHOUHouston RocketsNOJNew Orleans JazzSACSacramento Kings
BUFBuffalo BravesINDIndiana PacersNOPNew Orleans PelicansSDCSan Diego Clippers
CHIChicago BullsKCOKansas City–Omaha KingsOKCOklahoma City ThunderSFWSan Francisco Warriors
CINCincinnati RoyalsLACLos Angeles ClippersPHIPhiladelphia 76ersSTLSt. Louis Hawks
CLECleveland CavaliersLALLos Angeles LakersPHOPhoenix SunsSYRSyracuse Nationals
DALDallas MavericksMIAMiami HeatPHWPhiladelphia WarriorsTORToronto Raptors
DENDenver NuggetsMILMilwaukee BucksPORPortland Trail BlazersUTAUtah Jazz
DETDetroit PistonsMNLMinneapolis LakersSASSan Antonio SpursWSBWashington Bullets
Free Throw Leader at the end of every season
SeasonYear-by-YearFTActive PlayerFTCareer RecordFTSingle Season RecordFTSeason
1946–47Joe Fulks*000PHW439Joe Fulks*000PHW439Joe Fulks*000PHW439Joe Fulks*000PHW4391946–47
1947–482977367361947–48
1948–49George Mikan*000MNL5321,2381,238George Mikan*000MNL5321948–49
1949–505671,5311,5315671949–50
1950–515761,9091,9095761950–51
1951–52Paul Arizin*000PHW5782,1592,159Paul Arizin*000PHW5781951–52
1952–53Neil Johnston*000PHW556George Mikan*000MNL2,550George Mikan*000MNL2,5501952–53
1953–545772,9742,9741953–54
1954–55589Ed Macauley*000BOS2,703Neil Johnston*000PHW5891954–55
1955–56Bob Pettit*000STL557Dolph Schayes*000SYR3,206Dolph Schayes*000SYR3,2061955–56
1956–57Dolph Schayes*000SYR6253,8313,831Dolph Schayes*000SYR6251956–57
1957–58George Yardley*000DET6554,4604,460George Yardley*000DET6551957–58
1958–59Bob Pettit*000STL6674,9864,986Bob Pettit*000STL6671958–59
1959–60Jack Twyman*000CIN5985,5195,5191959–60
1960–61Dolph Schayes*000SYR6806,1996,199Dolph Schayes*000SYR6801960–61
1961–62Wilt Chamberlain*000PHW8356,4856,485Wilt Chamberlain*000PHW8351961–62
1962–63Bob Pettit*000STL6856,6666,6661962–63
1963–64Oscar Robertson*000CIN8006,7126,7121963–64
1964–65665Bob Pettit*000STL6,1821964–65
1965–66Jerry West*000LAL840Oscar Robertson*
000CIN 1965–70
000MIL 1970–74
4,174Jerry West*000LAL8401965–66
1966–67Rick Barry*000SFW7534,9101966–67
1967–68Oscar Robertson*000CIN5765,4861967–68
1968–696436,1291968–69
1969–70Jerry West*000LAL6476,5831969–70
1970–71Dave Bing*000DET6156,968Oscar Robertson*000MIL6,9681970–71
1971–72Nate Archibald*0CIN
000KCO 1972–73
6777,2447,2441971–72
1972–736637,4827,4821972–73
1973–74Gail Goodrich*000LAL5087,6947,6941973–74
1974–75Nate Archibald*000KCO652Lenny Wilkens*000POR5,3941974–75
1975–76Bob McAdoo*000BUF559John Havlicek*000BOS4,9041975–76
1976–77Pete Maravich*000NOJ5015,1391976–77
1977–78Adrian Dantley*000LAL5415,3691977–78
1978–79World B. Free000SDC654Gail Goodrich*000NOJ4,3191978–79
1979–80572Elvin Hayes*
000WSB 1979–81
000HOU 1981–83
4,5231979–80
1980–81Adrian Dantley*000UTA6324,7941980–81
1981–826485,0741981–82
1982–83Moses Malone*000PHI6005,2701982–83
1983–84Adrian Dantley*000UTA813Kareem Abdul-Jabbar*000LAL5,5151983–84
1984–85Moses Malone*000PHI7375,8041984–85
1985–86Adrian Dantley*000UTA6306,1401985–86
1986–87Michael Jordan*000CHI8336,3851986–87
1987–88723Moses Malone*
000WSB 1987–88
000ATL 1988–91
000MIL 1991–93
000PHI 1993–94
000SAS 1994–95
6,6361987–88
1988–89Karl Malone*000UTA7037,1971988–89
1989–906967,6901989–90
1990–916847,999Moses Malone*
000ATL 1990–91
000MIL 1991–93
000PHI 1993–94
000SAS 1994–95
7,9991990–91
1991–926738,3958,3951991–92
1992–936198,4198,4191992–93
1993–94David Robinson*000SAS6938,5098,5091993–94
1994–956568,5318,5311994–95
1995–96626Karl Malone*
000UTA 1995–2003
000LAL 2003–04
5,9841995–96
1996–97Karl Malone*000UTA5216,5051996–97
1997–986287,1331997–98
1998–993787,5111998–99
1999–00Jerry Stackhouse000DET6188,1001999–00
2000–016668,636Karl Malone*
000UTA 2000–03
000LAL 2003–04
8,6362000–01
2001–02Tim Duncan*000SAS5609,1459,1452001–02
2002–03Paul Pierce*000BOS6049,6199,6192002–03
2003–04Corey Maggette000LAC5269,7879,7872003–04
2004–05Allen Iverson*000PHI656Reggie Miller*000IND6,2372004–05
2005–06Kobe Bryant*000LAL696Shaquille O'Neal*000MIA5,1472005–06
2006–07667Allen Iverson*
000PHI 2006
000DEN 2006–08
000DET 2008–09
5,3552006–07
2007–08Allen Iverson*00DEN6456,0002007–08
2008–09LeBron James^000CLE5946,2712008–09
2009–10Kevin Durant^000OKC756Kobe Bryant*000LAL6,5432009–10
2010–11Kevin Martin00HOU5947,0262010–11
2011–12Kevin Durant^000OKC4317,4072011–12
2012–136797,9322012–13
2013–147037,9502013–14
2014–15James Harden^000HOU7158,1462014–15
2015–167208,3782015–16
2016–17746Dirk Nowitzki*000DAL7,1042016–17
2017–186247,2012017–18
2018–197547,2402018–19
2019–20692LeBron James000LAL7,4042019–20
2020–21Trae Young^000ATL4847,5822020–21
2021–22Joel Embiid^000PHI6547,8362021–22
2022–23Shai Gilgeous-Alexander^000OKC6698,0872022–23
2023–245678,3902023–24
SeasonYear-by-YearFTActive PlayerFTCareer RecordFTSingle Season RecordFTSeason

See also edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ A player is not eligible for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame until he has been fully retired for three calendar years.
  2. ^ American Basketball Association (ABA) teams other than those admitted into the NBA in 1976 are not included; each year is linked to an article about that particular NBA season.

References edit

  1. ^ "NBA Progressive Leaders and Records for Free Throws". Basketball-Reference.com. Sports-Reference. Retrieved 4 April 2015.

External links edit