Highest scoring NBA players born in Indiana
Basketball has grown into a truly global game, with players from every corner of the world now filling NBA rosters. But the league's American roots still run deep — and many of its top scorers got their start in hometown gyms and high school courts across the United States.
Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest scoring NBA players born in Indiana using data from Basketball-Reference.com. Players were ranked according to their total NBA career points. Only players who scored at least 500 total career points in the NBA were considered. Games played, minutes played, and career averages were provided as supplementary insights. Data is as of October 29, 2025.
Read on to see which stars and hometown legends top the list for Indiana.
#20. Courtney Lee
- City: Indianapolis
- Years played: 2009-2020 (12 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 811 (21,938 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 9.6 PTS, 2.6 REB, 1.7 AST
- Total career points: 7,765
#19. Calbert Cheaney
- City: Evansville
- Years played: 1994-2006 (13 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 825 (22,007 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 9.5 PTS, 3.2 REB, 1.7 AST
- Total career points: 7,826
#18. Terry Dischinger
- City: Terre Haute
- Years played: 1963-1973 (9 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 652 (17,841 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 13.8 PTS, 5.6 REB, 1.8 AST
- Total career points: 9,012
#17. Jon McGlocklin
- City: Franklin
- Years played: 1966-1976 (11 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 792 (20,930 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 11.6 PTS, 2.4 REB, 2.9 AST
- Total career points: 9,169
#16. George Hill
- City: Indianapolis
- Years played: 2009-2023 (15 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 915 (24,501 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 10.4 PTS, 3.0 REB, 3.1 AST
- Total career points: 9,545
#15. Brad Miller
- City: Fort Wayne
- Years played: 1999-2012 (14 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 868 (24,537 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 11.2 PTS, 7.1 REB, 2.8 AST
- Total career points: 9,724
#14. Jeff Teague
- City: Indianapolis
- Years played: 2010-2021 (12 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 826 (22,164 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 12.2 PTS, 2.4 REB, 5.6 AST
- Total career points: 10,061
#13. Mike Woodson
- City: Indianapolis
- Years played: 1981-1991 (11 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 786 (20,021 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 14.0 PTS, 2.3 REB, 2.3 AST
- Total career points: 10,981
#12. Junior Bridgeman
- City: East Chicago
- Years played: 1976-1987 (12 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 849 (21,257 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 13.6 PTS, 3.5 REB, 2.4 AST
- Total career points: 11,517
#11. Clyde Lovellette
- City: Petersburg
- Years played: 1954-1964 (11 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 704 (19,075 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 17.0 PTS, 9.5 REB, 1.6 AST
- Total career points: 11,947
#10. Gordon Hayward
- City: Indianapolis
- Years played: 2011-2024 (14 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 835 (25,654 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 15.2 PTS, 4.4 REB, 3.5 AST
- Total career points: 12,687
#9. Eric Gordon
- City: Indianapolis
- Years played: 2009-2026 (18 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 927 (28,899 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 15.3 PTS, 2.3 REB, 2.7 AST
- Total career points: 14,142
#8. Tom Van Arsdale
- City: Indianapolis
- Years played: 1966-1977 (12 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 929 (28,682 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 15.3 PTS, 4.2 REB, 2.2 AST
- Total career points: 14,232
#7. Glenn Robinson
- City: Gary
- Years played: 1995-2005 (11 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 688 (25,346 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 20.7 PTS, 6.1 REB, 2.7 AST
- Total career points: 14,234
#6. Dick Van Arsdale
- City: Indianapolis
- Years played: 1966-1977 (12 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 921 (31,771 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 16.4 PTS, 4.1 REB, 3.3 AST
- Total career points: 15,079
#5. Louie Dampier
- City: Indianapolis
- Years played: 1968-1979 (12 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 960 (32,201 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 15.9 PTS, 2.6 REB, 4.9 AST
- Total career points: 15,279
#4. Shawn Kemp
- City: Elkhart
- Years played: 1990-2003 (14 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 1,051 (29,293 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 14.6 PTS, 8.4 REB, 1.6 AST
- Total career points: 15,347
#3. Dick Barnett
- City: Gary
- Years played: 1960-1974 (14 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 971 (28,937 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 15.8 PTS, 2.9 REB, 2.8 AST
- Total career points: 15,358
#2. Zach Randolph
- City: Marion
- Years played: 2002-2018 (17 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 1,116 (34,616 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 16.6 PTS, 9.1 REB, 1.8 AST
- Total career points: 18,578
#1. Larry Bird
- City: West Baden
- Years played: 1980-1992 (13 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 897 (34,443 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 24.3 PTS, 10.0 REB, 6.3 AST
- Total career points: 21,791
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 41 states.
