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5 NBA players who could join the exclusive 50/40/90 club in 2023–24

By Tyler Key

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 27: Trey Murphy III #25 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts after dunking against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter at Moda Center on March 27, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Amanda Loman/Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 27: Trey Murphy III #25 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts after dunking against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter at Moda Center on March 27, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Amanda Loman/Getty Images) /
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Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs
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Player #1: Kawhi Leonard  – 51.2 / 41.6 / 87.1 shooting splits in 2022-2023

Now for the favorite to join the 50/40/90 club in 2023-2024: Kawhi Leonard. While he may no longer be a player who is ever eligible for major awards due to the 65-game minimum, the 50/40/90 club is something that will always be in play for Leonard.

To qualify, players only need to make at least 300 field goals, 82 three-pointers, and 125 free throws, so Leonard would only need to play about half a season to hit those totals. He is coming off of yet another injury and is entering his 32-year-old season, but has flirted with 50/40/90 in each of his last two “healthy” seasons.

In his career, Leonard has eclipsed 50% shooting from the field four times, surpassed 40% shooting from beyond the arc twice (including another season at 39.8%), and shot 88%+ from the FT line three times. In fact, in 2022–2023, he was just 2.9% from the FT line away from joining the club since both his FG% (51.2) and his 3FG% (41.6) met the marks. All reports point towards Leonard being ready for the start of the 2023–2024 season as well, so his status as a top-10 talent in the NBA should not be in question.

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At 32, Kawhi would be the oldest player to make his first appearance on the 50/40/90 club; however, Steve Nash did have 50/40/90 seasons at ages 33, 34, and 35. Additionally, Kevin Durant just had another 50/40/90 season at age 34, so Leonard’s being 32 should not be a deterrent. Look for him to surprise people in the 2023–2024 season and potentially be just the 10th player to join the 50/40/90 club.