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List of NBA career free throw scoring leaders

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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

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

Statistics accurate as of January 26, 2025.
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]
Rank Player Position(s) Team(s) played for (years)[b] Total free throws
made 		Total free throws
attempted 		Free throw
percentage 		Free throws
made per game
1 Karl Malone* PF Utah Jazz (1985–2003)
Los Angeles Lakers (2003–2004) 		9,787 13,188 .742 6.63
2 Moses Malone* C Buffalo Braves (1976)
Houston Rockets (1976–1982)
Philadelphia 76ers (1982–1986, 1993–1994)
Washington Bullets (1986–1988)
Atlanta Hawks (1988–1991)
Milwaukee Bucks (1991–1993)
San Antonio Spurs (1994–1995) 		8,531 11,090 .769 6.42
3 LeBron James^ SF Cleveland Cavaliers (2003–2010, 2014–2018)
Miami Heat (2010–2014)
Los Angeles Lakers (2018–present) 		8,515 11,568 .736 5.56
4 Kobe Bryant* SG Los Angeles Lakers (1996–2016) 8,378 10,011 .837 6.22
5 James Harden^ SG/PG Oklahoma City Thunder (2009–2012)
Houston Rockets (2012–2021)
Brooklyn Nets (2021–2022)
Philadelphia 76ers (2022–2023)
Los Angeles Clippers (2023–present) 		7,920 9,191 .862 7.11
6 Oscar Robertson* PG Cincinnati Royals (1960–1970)
Milwaukee Bucks (1970–1974) 		7,694 9,185 .838 7.40
7 Michael Jordan* SG Chicago Bulls (1984–1993, 1995–1998)
Washington Wizards (2001–2003) 		7,327 8,772 .835 6.83
8 Dirk Nowitzki* PF Dallas Mavericks (1998–2019) 7,240 8,239 .879 4.76
9 Kevin Durant^ SF/PF Seattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder (2007–2016)
Golden State Warriors (2016–2019)
Brooklyn Nets (2019–2023)
Phoenix Suns (2023–present) 		7,174 8,128 .883 6.55
10 Jerry West* PG/SG Los Angeles Lakers (1960–1974) 7,160 8,801 .814 7.68
11 Paul Pierce* SF Boston Celtics (1998–2013)
Brooklyn Nets (2013–2014)
Washington Wizards (2014–2015)
Los Angeles Clippers (2015–2017) 		6,918 8,578 .806 5.15
12 Adrian Dantley* SF Buffalo Braves (1976–1977)
Indiana Pacers (1977)
Los Angeles Lakers (1977–1979)
Utah Jazz (1979–1986)
Detroit Pistons (1986–1989)
Dallas Mavericks (1989–1990)
Milwaukee Bucks (1991) 		6,832 8,351 .818 7.15
13 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar* C Milwaukee Bucks (1969–1975)
Los Angeles Lakers (1975–1989) 		6,712 9,304 .721 4.30
Dolph Schayes* PF Syracuse Nationals/Philadelphia 76ers (1949–1964) 7,904 .849 6.74
15 Allen Iverson* SG/PG Philadelphia 76ers (1996–2006, 2009–2010)
Denver Nuggets (2006–2008)
Detroit Pistons (2008–2009)
Memphis Grizzlies (2009) 		6,375 8,168 .780 6.97
16 DeMar DeRozan^ SG/SF Toronto Raptors (2009–2018)
San Antonio Spurs (2018–2021)
Chicago Bulls (2021–2024)
Sacramento Kings (2024–present) 		6,359 7,555 .842 5.53
17 Charles Barkley* PF Philadelphia 76ers (1984–1992)
Phoenix Suns (1992–1996)
Houston Rockets (1996–2000) 		6,349 8,643 .735 5.92
18 Carmelo Anthony† SF Denver Nuggets (2003–2011)
New York Knicks (2011–2017)
Oklahoma City Thunder (2017–2018)
Houston Rockets (2018–2019)
Portland Trail Blazers (2019–2021)
Los Angeles Lakers (2021–2022) 		6,320 7,764 .814 5.02
19 Reggie Miller* SG Indiana Pacers (1987–2005) 6,237 7,026 .888 4.49
20 Bob Pettit* PF Milwaukee/St. Louis Hawks (1954–1965) 6,182 8,119 .761 7.81
21 Wilt Chamberlain* C Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors (1959–1965)
Philadelphia 76ers (1965–1968)
Los Angeles Lakers (1968–1973) 		6,057 11,862 .511 5.80
22 David Robinson* C San Antonio Spurs (1989–2003) 6,035 8,201 .736 6.11
23 Dominique Wilkins* SF Atlanta Hawks (1982–1994)
Los Angeles Clippers (1994)
Boston Celtics (1994–1995)
San Antonio Spurs (1996–1997)
Orlando Magic (1999) 		6,031 7,438 .811 5.62
24 Shaquille O'Neal* C Orlando Magic (1992–1996)
Los Angeles Lakers (1996–2004)
Miami Heat (2004–2008)
Phoenix Suns (2008–2009)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2009–2010)
Boston Celtics (2010–2011) 		5,935 11,252 .527 4.92
25 Russell Westbrook^ PG Oklahoma City Thunder (2008–2019)
Houston Rockets (2019–2020)
Washington Wizards (2020–2021)
Los Angeles Lakers (2021–2023)
Los Angeles Clippers (2023–2024)
Denver Nuggets (2024–present) 		5,920 7,657 .773 4.9
26 Tim Duncan* PF/C San Antonio Spurs (1997–2016) 5,896 8,468 .696 4.24
27 Elgin Baylor* SF Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers (1958–1971) 5,763 7,391 .780 6.81
28 Dwyane Wade* SG Miami Heat (2003–2016, 2018–2019)
Chicago Bulls (2016–2017)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2017–2018) 		5,708 7,463 .765 5.42
29 Hakeem Olajuwon* C Houston Rockets (1984–2001)
Toronto Raptors (2001–2002) 		5,423 7,621 .712 4.38
30 Lenny Wilkens* PG St. Louis Hawks (1960–1968)
Seattle SuperSonics (1968–1972)
Cleveland Cavaliers (1972–1974)
Portland Trail Blazers (1974–1975) 		5,394 6,973 .774 5.01
31 Patrick Ewing* C New York Knicks (1985–2000)
Seattle SuperSonics (2000–2001)
Orlando Magic (2001–2002) 		5,392 7,289 .740 4.56
32 John Havlicek* SF Boston Celtics (1962–1978) 5,369 6,589 .815 4.23
33 Dwight Howard† C Orlando Magic (2004–2012)
Los Angeles Lakers (2012–2013, 2019–2020, 2021–2022)
Houston Rockets (2013–2016)
Atlanta Hawks (2016–2017)
Charlotte Hornets (2017–2018)
Washington Wizards (2018–2019)
Philadelphia 76ers (2020–2021) 		5,361 9,455 .567 4.32
34 Elvin Hayes* PF San Diego/Houston Rockets (1968–1972)
Baltimore/Capital/Washington Bullets (1972–1981)
Houston Rockets (1981–1984) 		5,356 7,999 .670 4.11
35 Damian Lillard^ PG Portland Trail Blazers (2012–2023)
Milwaukee Bucks (2023–present) 		5,130 5,709 .899 5.84
36 Walt Bellamy* C Chicago Packers/Zephyrs//Baltimore Bullets (1961–1965)
New York Knicks (1965–1968)
Detroit Pistons (1968–1970)
Atlanta Hawks (1970–1974)
New Orleans Jazz (1974) 		5,113 8,088 .632 4.90
37 Chet Walker* SF Syracuse Nationals/Philadelphia 76ers (1962–1969)
Chicago Bulls (1969–1975) 		5,079 6,384 .796 4.92
38 Tom Chambers PF San Diego Clippers (1981–1983)
Seattle SuperSonics (1983–1988)
Phoenix Suns (1988–1993)
Utah Jazz (1993–1995)
Charlotte Hornets (1997)
Philadelphia 76ers (1997) 		5,066 6,274 .807 4.58
39 Paul Arizin* SF Philadelphia Warriors (1950–1962) 5,010 6,189 .810 7.03
40 Magic Johnson* PG Los Angeles Lakers (1979–1991, 1996) 4,960 5,850 .848 5.47
41 Kevin Garnett* PF Minnesota Timberwolves (1995–2007, 2015–2016)
Boston Celtics (2007–2013)
Brooklyn Nets (2013–2015) 		4,887 6,190 .789 3.34
42 Vince Carter* SG/SF Toronto Raptors (1998–2004)
New Jersey Nets (2004–2009)
Orlando Magic (2009–2010)
Phoenix Suns (2010–2011)
Dallas Mavericks (2011–2014)
Memphis Grizzlies (2014–2017)
Sacramento Kings (2017–2018)
Atlanta Hawks (2018–2020) 		4,852 6,082 .798 3.15
43 Chris Paul^ PG New Orleans Hornets (2005–2011)
Los Angeles Clippers (2011–2017)
Houston Rockets (2017–2019)
Oklahoma City Thunder (2019–2020)
Phoenix Suns (2020–2023)
Golden State Warriors (2023–2024)
San Antonio Spurs (2024–present) 		4,834 5,551 .871 3.68
44 John Stockton* PG Utah Jazz (1984–2003) 4,788 5,796 .826 3.18
45 Pau Gasol* PF/C Memphis Grizzlies (2001–2008)
Los Angeles Lakers (2008–2014)
Chicago Bulls (2014–2016)
San Antonio Spurs (2016–2019)
Milwaukee Bucks (2019) 		4,755 6,311 .753 3.88
46 Giannis Antetokounmpo^ PF Milwaukee Bucks (2013–present) 4,747 6,827 .695 5.73
47 Bailey Howell* SF Detroit Pistons (1959–1964)
Baltimore Bullets (1964–1966)
Boston Celtics (1966–1970)
Philadelphia 76ers (1970–1971) 		4,740 6,224 .762 4.99
48 Jimmy Butler^ SF/SG Chicago Bulls (2011–2017)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2017–2018)
Philadelphia 76ers (2018–2019)
Miami Heat (2019–present) 		4,719 5,602 .842 5.62
49 World B. Free PG Philadelphia 76ers (1975–1978, 1987)
San Diego Clippers (1978–1980)
Golden State Warriors (1980–1982)
Cleveland Cavaliers (1982–1986)
Houston Rockets (1987–1988) 		4,718 6,264 .753 5.33
50 Clyde Drexler* SG Portland Trail Blazers (1983–1995)
Houston Rockets (1995–1998) 		4,698 5,962 .788 4.33

Progressive list of free throw scoring leaders

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

Statistics accurate as of January 26, 2025.
^ Active NBA player
* Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Team Abbreviations Team listed is the one player was on when he established the record.
BOS Boston Celtics HOU Houston Rockets NOJ New Orleans Jazz SAC Sacramento Kings
BUF Buffalo Braves IND Indiana Pacers NOP New Orleans Pelicans SDC San Diego Clippers
CHI Chicago Bulls KCO Kansas City–Omaha Kings OKC Oklahoma City Thunder SFW San Francisco Warriors
CIN Cincinnati Royals LAC Los Angeles Clippers PHI Philadelphia 76ers STL St. Louis Hawks
CLE Cleveland Cavaliers LAL Los Angeles Lakers PHO Phoenix Suns SYR Syracuse Nationals
DAL Dallas Mavericks MIA Miami Heat PHW Philadelphia Warriors TOR Toronto Raptors
DEN Denver Nuggets MIL Milwaukee Bucks POR Portland Trail Blazers UTA Utah Jazz
DET Detroit Pistons MNL Minneapolis Lakers SAS San Antonio Spurs WSB Washington Bullets
Free Throw Leader at the end of every season
Season Year-by-Year FT Active Player FT Career Record FT Single Season Record FT Season
1946–47 Joe Fulks*PHW 439 Joe Fulks*PHW 439 Joe Fulks*PHW 439 Joe Fulks*PHW 439 1946–47
1947–48 297 736 736 1947–48
1948–49 George Mikan*MNL 532 1,238 1,238 George Mikan*MNL 532 1948–49
1949–50 567 1,531 1,531 567 1949–50
1950–51 576 1,909 1,909 576 1950–51
1951–52 Paul Arizin*PHW 578 2,159 2,159 Paul Arizin*PHW 578 1951–52
1952–53 Neil Johnston*PHW 556 George Mikan*MNL 2,550 George Mikan*MNL 2,550 1952–53
1953–54 577 2,974 2,974 1953–54
1954–55 589 Ed Macauley*BOS 2,703 Neil Johnston*PHW 589 1954–55
1955–56 Bob Pettit*STL 557 Dolph Schayes*SYR 3,206 Dolph Schayes*SYR 3,206 1955–56
1956–57 Dolph Schayes*SYR 625 3,831 3,831 Dolph Schayes*SYR 625 1956–57
1957–58 George Yardley*DET 655 4,460 4,460 George Yardley*DET 655 1957–58
1958–59 Bob Pettit*STL 667 4,986 4,986 Bob Pettit*STL 667 1958–59
1959–60 Jack Twyman*CIN 598 5,519 5,519 1959–60
1960–61 Dolph Schayes*SYR 680 6,199 6,199 Dolph Schayes*SYR 680 1960–61
1961–62 Wilt Chamberlain*PHW 835 6,485 6,485 Wilt Chamberlain*PHW 835 1961–62
1962–63 Bob Pettit*STL 685 6,666 6,666 1962–63
1963–64 Oscar Robertson*CIN 800 6,712 6,712 1963–64
1964–65 665 Bob Pettit*STL 6,182 1964–65
1965–66 Jerry West*LAL 840 Oscar Robertson*
CIN 1965–70
MIL 1970–74		 4,174 Jerry West*LAL 840 1965–66
1966–67 Rick Barry*SFW 753 4,910 1966–67
1967–68 Oscar Robertson*CIN 576 5,486 1967–68
1968–69 643 6,129 1968–69
1969–70 Jerry West*LAL 647 6,583 1969–70
1970–71 Dave Bing*DET 615 6,968 Oscar Robertson*MIL 6,968 1970–71
1971–72 Nate Archibald*CIN
KCO 1972–73		 677 7,244 7,244 1971–72
1972–73 663 7,482 7,482 1972–73
1973–74 Gail Goodrich*LAL 508 7,694 7,694 1973–74
1974–75 Nate Archibald*KCO 652 Lenny Wilkens*POR 5,394 1974–75
1975–76 Bob McAdoo*BUF 559 John Havlicek*BOS 4,904 1975–76
1976–77 Pete Maravich*NOJ 501 5,139 1976–77
1977–78 Adrian Dantley*LAL 541 5,369 1977–78
1978–79 World B. FreeSDC 654 Gail Goodrich*NOJ 4,319 1978–79
1979–80 572 Elvin Hayes*
WSB 1979–81
HOU 1981–83		 4,523 1979–80
1980–81 Adrian Dantley*UTA 632 4,794 1980–81
1981–82 648 5,074 1981–82
1982–83 Moses Malone*PHI 600 5,270 1982–83
1983–84 Adrian Dantley*UTA 813 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar*LAL 5,515 1983–84
1984–85 Moses Malone*PHI 737 5,804 1984–85
1985–86 Adrian Dantley*UTA 630 6,140 1985–86
1986–87 Michael Jordan*CHI 833 6,385 1986–87
1987–88 723 Moses Malone*
WSB 1987–88
ATL 1988–91
MIL 1991–93
PHI 1993–94
SAS 1994–95		 6,636 1987–88
1988–89 Karl Malone*UTA 703 7,197 1988–89
1989–90 696 7,690 1989–90
1990–91 684 7,999 Moses Malone*
ATL 1990–91
MIL 1991–93
PHI 1993–94
SAS 1994–95		 7,999 1990–91
1991–92 673 8,395 8,395 1991–92
1992–93 619 8,419 8,419 1992–93
1993–94 David Robinson*SAS 693 8,509 8,509 1993–94
1994–95 656 8,531 8,531 1994–95
1995–96 626 Karl Malone*
UTA 1995–2003
LAL 2003–04		 5,984 1995–96
1996–97 Karl Malone*UTA 521 6,505 1996–97
1997–98 628 7,133 1997–98
1998–99 378 7,511 1998–99
1999–00 Jerry StackhouseDET 618 8,100 1999–00
2000–01 666 8,636 Karl Malone*
UTA 2000–03
LAL 2003–04		 8,636 2000–01
2001–02 Tim Duncan*SAS 560 9,145 9,145 2001–02
2002–03 Paul Pierce*BOS 604 9,619 9,619 2002–03
2003–04 Corey MaggetteLAC 526 9,787 9,787 2003–04
2004–05 Allen Iverson*PHI 656 Reggie Miller*IND 6,237 2004–05
2005–06 Kobe Bryant*LAL 696 Shaquille O'Neal*MIA 5,147 2005–06
2006–07 667 Allen Iverson*
PHI 2006
DEN 2006–08
DET 2008–09		 5,355 2006–07
2007–08 Allen Iverson*DEN 645 6,000 2007–08
2008–09 LeBron James^CLE 594 6,271 2008–09
2009–10 Kevin Durant^OKC 756 Kobe Bryant*LAL 6,543 2009–10
2010–11 Kevin MartinHOU 594 7,026 2010–11
2011–12 Kevin Durant^OKC 431 7,407 2011–12
2012–13 679 7,932 2012–13
2013–14 703 7,950 2013–14
2014–15 James Harden^HOU 715 8,146 2014–15
2015–16 720 8,378 2015–16
2016–17 746 Dirk Nowitzki*DAL 7,104 2016–17
2017–18 624 7,201 2017–18
2018–19 754 7,240 2018–19
2019–20 692 LeBron JamesLAL 7,404 2019–20
2020–21 Trae Young^ATL 484 7,582 2020–21
2021–22 Joel Embiid^PHI 654 7,836 2021–22
2022–23 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander^OKC 669 8,087 2022–23
2023–24 567 8,390 2023–24
2024–25 329 8,515 2024–25
Season Year-by-Year FT Active Player FT Career Record FT Single Season Record FT Season

See also

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Notes

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  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

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