The list of the NBA players with most field goals since 2010 throws some familiar names, with two of the top five currently teammates in the NBA. This might not bode well for the rest of the league, but points to another potentially blockbuster 2021-22 NBA campaign.
NBA players with most field goals since 2010
The top three for the most field goals includes three of the most consistent names of the past decade. While LeBron James obviously leads the list, the likes of Russell Westbrook and James Harden have also stamped their authority on the league during the past decade or so. Without further ado, we look at the players with the most field goals in the NBA since 2010:
#5 Kevin Durant – 6,096 field goals
Durant is well on course to finish second in the overall list, and would arguably have been in the top three if not for his injury-disrupted 2019-20 NBA campaign. Apart from being one of the best NBA players of all time, Kevin Durant is also the highest scorer at the Olympics for Team USA and has won three gold medals in three attempts.
All of the players in the top five have scored at a similar rate in the NBA in the past decade, with Kevin Durant only eight field goals shy of DeMar DeRozan, who will start the season with the Chicago Bulls.
#4 DeMar DeRozan – 6,104 field goals
Last season, DeMar DeRozan proved that he is still one of the elite scorers in the NBA, finishing with what was his 8th straight season averaging at least 20 points. DeMar DeRozan was recently acquired by the Chicago Bulls and will be hoping to lead his new team to a deep playoff run.
DeRozan will play alongside the likes of Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic and Lonzo Ball and at the age of 31 might as well finish higher on the list.
#3 James Harden – 6,280 field goals
Another seasoned NBA beast, James Harden, was unlucky to be injured during a crucial time last season and will be looking for a strong comeback this time around. Harden was in the conversation for a potential MVP award until his first injury layoff happened, and has not averaged less than 20 points per game through a season since the 2011-12 campaign.
James Harden at his best is arguably the best scorer in the NBA, and alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving will be looking for his first ever NBA championship in the upcoming season.
#2 Russell Westbrook – 6,853 field goals
In what is hardly a surprise, 2017 MVP and the NBA triple-double machine Russell Westbrook is second on the overall list of field goals since 2010. Westbrook was recently involved in a huge trade deal that has made the LA Lakers one of the favorites for the championship next season.
Westbrook has averaged at least 20 points per game since the 2010-11 NBA season and is second to his new teammate and alleged goat LeBron James. He has never won the NBA championship, something he will be looking to change next season.
#1 LeBron James – 7,488 field goals
Considering LeBron James has been at his prime since 2010, he is obviously leading the list comprehensively with 7,488 field goals since 2010. James has won four NBA championships and has averaged at least 20 points in all of his 18 NBA seasons thus far. James also has the best field goal efficiency (57%) among the top-6, which also includes LaMarcus Aldridge.
Stephen Curry is 7th on the overall list with an efficiency of 58.8%. LeBron had troubles with injuries last season but made it the 17th straight year with at least 25 ppg, which is enough to put him top of this list.
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