Oregon’s Top NBA Scorers of All Time
A new ranking reveals the highest-scoring NBA players born in Oregon, highlighting the state’s contribution to basketball history.
Data compiled through October 29, 2025, shows Mike Newlin leads the list with a total of 12,507 career points over 11 seasons. Following closely behind is A.C. Green, with 12,331 points across a 16-year career, and Danny Ainge, who amassed 11,964 points in 14 seasons. Other notable Oregon natives include Damon Stoudamire (11,763 points), and Domantas Sabonis (10,433 points).
The list, which considered players with at least 500 total career points, also features current NBA players like Payton Pritchard (3,216 points) and Jerami Grant (9,518 points), demonstrating Oregon’s continued impact on the league. The data, sourced from Basketball-Reference.com, includes details on games played, minutes played, and career averages. This ranking underscores the depth of basketball talent originating from the state, which has become a significant pipeline for the NBA.
The prominence of Oregon-born players in the NBA reflects the growing popularity of the sport and the increasing accessibility of high-level training and competition. For more information on the NBA’s global reach, visit the official NBA website. Officials stated they will continue to monitor player statistics and update the rankings annually.
