Highest scoring NBA players born in Minnesota
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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
#20. Chet Holmgren
- City: Minneapolis
- Years played: 2024-2026 (3 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 118 (3,427 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 16.3 PTS, 8.0 REB, 2.3 AST
- Total career points: 1,928
#19. Amir Coffey
- City: Hopkins
- Years played: 2020-2026 (7 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 327 (5,991 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 6.6 PTS, 1.9 REB, 1.1 AST
- Total career points: 2,158
#18. Joel Przybilla
- City: Monticello
- Years played: 2001-2013 (13 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 592 (11,733 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 3.9 PTS, 6.2 REB, 0.4 AST
- Total career points: 2,293
#17. Jon Leuer
- City: Long Lake
- Years played: 2012-2019 (8 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 377 (5,945 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 6.4 PTS, 3.8 REB, 0.8 AST
- Total career points: 2,395
#16. Alan Anderson
- City: Minneapolis
- Years played: 2006-2017 (8 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 330 (6,793 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 7.3 PTS, 2.2 REB, 1.1 AST
- Total career points: 2,421
#15. Tre Jones
- City: Apple Valley
- Years played: 2021-2026 (6 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 300 (6,535 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 8.4 PTS, 2.8 REB, 4.7 AST
- Total career points: 2,522
#14. Jalen Suggs
- City: St. Paul
- Years played: 2022-2026 (5 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 214 (5,636 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 12.3 PTS, 3.3 REB, 3.3 AST
- Total career points: 2,635
#13. Kleggie Hermsen
- City: Hill City
- Years played: 1947-1953 (6 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 288 (62 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 9.3 PTS, 5.8 REB, 1.3 AST
- Total career points: 2,669
#12. Whitey Skoog
- City: Duluth
- Years played: 1952-1957 (6 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 341 (9,193 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 8.2 PTS, 3.3 REB, 2.6 AST
- Total career points: 2,800
#11. Arnie Johnson
- City: Gonvick
- Years played: 1949-1953 (5 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 332 (4,142 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 8.7 PTS, 6.2 REB, 2.2 AST
- Total career points: 2,888
#10. Mike Muscala
- City: St. Louis Park
- Years played: 2014-2024 (11 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 548 (8,239 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 5.9 PTS, 3.1 REB, 0.8 AST
- Total career points: 3,206
#9. Jim Petersen
- City: Minneapolis
- Years played: 1985-1992 (8 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 491 (9,802 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 6.9 PTS, 4.8 REB, 1.0 AST
- Total career points: 3,397
#8. Devean George
- City: Minneapolis
- Years played: 2000-2010 (11 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 630 (11,682 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 5.6 PTS, 3.1 REB, 0.9 AST
- Total career points: 3,536
#7. Brad Lohaus
- City: New Ulm
- Years played: 1988-1998 (11 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 656 (10,378 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 5.9 PTS, 2.8 REB, 1.1 AST
- Total career points: 3,854
#6. Randy Breuer
- City: Lake City
- Years played: 1984-1994 (11 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 681 (12,499 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 6.8 PTS, 4.4 REB, 0.9 AST
- Total career points: 4,599
#5. Tyus Jones
- City: Burnsville
- Years played: 2016-2026 (11 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 686 (14,492 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 7.7 PTS, 2.0 REB, 4.4 AST
- Total career points: 5,255
#4. Kris Humphries
- City: Minneapolis
- Years played: 2005-2017 (13 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 800 (14,232 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 6.7 PTS, 5.4 REB, 0.7 AST
- Total career points: 5,350
#3. Dick Garmaker
- City: Hibbing
- Years played: 1956-1961 (6 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 421 (12,155 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 13.3 PTS, 4.2 REB, 2.6 AST
- Total career points: 5,597
#2. Mark Olberding
- City: Melrose
- Years played: 1976-1987 (12 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 946 (23,692 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 9.5 PTS, 5.3 REB, 2.5 AST
- Total career points: 8,940
#1. Kevin McHale
- City: Hibbing
- Years played: 1981-1993 (13 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 971 (30,118 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 17.9 PTS, 7.3 REB, 1.7 AST
- Total career points: 17,335
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 41 states.
