Who has the most shots attempted in NBA history? Let's take a look at the top 5!

#3 Kobe Bryant - 26,200

Kobe Bryant in his final NBA game in 2016

No one has attempted more bad shots in the NBA than Kobe Bryant. Falling out of bounds, with two defenders on him, off one leg, or with a torn rotator cuff, it doesn't matter for the Black Mamba. You know how he kept attempting those shots? Because he made them. Kobe Bryant has the most missed shots in NBA history and that is natural for someone who is regarded as one of the most ruthless scorers in the game. He is currently fourth on the NBA's all-time scoring list with 33,643 points and has attempted the third-most shots with 26,200.

#2 Karl Malone - 26,210

Karl Malone with the Utah Jazz [Source: Sporting News]

Karl Malone is second on the all-time scoring list and also second on the number of shot attempts. He is just a mere 10 attempts ahead of Kobe Bryant with 26,210. The Mailman averaged over 20 points per game every season, excluding his rookie and final year. The two-time MVP dominated the paint during his time with the Utah Jazz for 18 seasons and dominated the Western Conference alongside John Stockton.

🎂 Happy 58th birthday to Karl Malone!📊 1476 GP, 25.0 PPG, 10.1 RPG, 3.6 APG🎯 51.6 FG%, 74.2 FT%⭐️ 14x (1988-1998, 2000-2002)🏆 2x MVPMalone recorded 11 consecutive 2,000-point seasons, the longest such streak in NBA history by three seasons. pic.twitter.com/8w0ShmJwEd

— Justin Kubatko (@jkubatko) July 24, 2021

#1 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 28,307

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with the LA Lakers [Source: InsideHook]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar being at the top of this list is a no-brainer. He is the NBA's all-time leading scorer and has naturally, attempted the most shots in NBA history. The six-time MVP and six-time champion has a total of 38,387 points and 28,307 attempts, 2097 more than the next one on this list. He used his patented 'skyhook' as his go-to move and terrorized defenders with it. It is still regarded as one of the most unguardable moves in NBA history.

One of the most unstoppable moves in NBA history... on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 74th birthday, watch some of the most memorable skyhook's from his career. #NBABDAY #NBAVault pic.twitter.com/7KJSM1LikX

— NBA History (@NBAHistory) April 16, 2021