The seven current NBA players with 20,000 points, who can get 30,000 points before retirement?

The NBA has a history of 79 years since 1946, and has produced many super stars in the middle. However, even so, only 8 players have achieved 30,000 feats, which shows how difficult it is. There are 7 20,000 points in the active NBA. Who can get 30,000 points first before retirement? Let’s take a look together below!

7: Antetokounmpo (20538 points)

Antetokounmpo has played in the league for more than a dozen seasons since entering the NBA in 2013. At first, he was still a substitute for the Bucks, but later he gradually became the team's starter with his personal ability, and won the Fastest Progressive Player Award and two MVPs. As long as he rushes, no one can defend his breakthrough.

Antetokounmpo has scored 20,538 points so far in his career. Judging from his average of 30.4 points per game last season and his age at 30, if Antetokounmpo maintains its peak in five seasons and plays more than 70 games in the season, he will become one of the 30,000 points in the NBA before retiring.

Six: Lillard (22598 points)

Lillard is no longer young. He has scored 22598 points in his career so far, but he can basically not play next season due to an Achilles tendon injury. If he returns in the future, he is already 36 years old. Even if he averages 25 points per game in a single season, it will be difficult for him to achieve 30,000 points.

5: Paul (23011 points)

Paul is currently 40 years old. His total career score is 23,011 points, which is still very far from 30,000 points. But next season is Paul's last dance, and he can't achieve 30,000 points. However, as a veteran point guard, Paul ranks second in NBA history in his career assists.

4: DeRozan (25292 points)

As a leader in the 2009 NBA draft, DeRozan actually quickly realized his talent after entering the NBA. He gradually made a name for himself in the Raptors and became an All-Star player. However, although DeRozan's peak ability is strong, it is mainly focused on two points. His three-point shooting ability is just average, which is also the reason why he is not very strong in scoring explosiveness. DeRozan, 35, is at the end of his career. He averaged 22.2 points per game last season. If we look at this performance, it will take him at least four seasons to achieve 30,000 points, and this must be based on the season's attendance guaranteed to be more than 70 games and average 20+ points per game. Therefore, it is difficult for DeRozan to break through 30,000 points.

3: Curry (25386 points)

Although Curry is 37 years old, his performance on the court has not declined significantly. Last season, he averaged 24.5 points per game, and has participated in 70 games, scoring a total of 1,718 points. Although Curry is not young now, he can ensure his attendance through training, which is something that other stars of the same age are difficult to do. However, Curry is still more than 4,600 points away from 30,000 points. Judging from his performance last season, Curry must play at least three perfect seasons, and only in this way can he steadily break through 30,000 points.

2: Westbrook (26205 points)

Although Westbrook's 26205 points ranks second among the 20,000 active players, he basically has no possibility of breaking through 30,000 points. After all, he is basically the sixth man in the team now, and his playing time is not guaranteed, and his average score has reached about 13 points. Now at the age of 36, he is also at the end of his career. Judging from this performance, it is really difficult for Westbrook to break the 30,000 mark record.

1: Harden (27687 points)

Finally, it is Harden. Harden is just 36 years old. His game is still in good condition. Last season, he averaged 22.8 points per game, which also helped him return to the All-Star stage. Moreover, Harden has to score points and assist his teammates on the court. Under such expenses, Harden can still attend at least 70 games, which is called Iron Man.

Harden is only more than 2,000 points away from 30,000 points. Judging from his performance last season, Harden can break through 30,000 points in less than two seasons. He is also the closest player to 30,000 points among the current NBA 20,000 points. If Harden can achieve it, he will become the ninth NBA 30,000 points in history, and can be said to be a well-deserved superstar.