Highest scoring NBA players born in Montana

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 Montana 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 Montana.

#5. Adam Morrison
- City: Glendive
- Years played: 2007-2010 (3 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 161 (3,278 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 7.5 PTS, 2.1 REB, 1.4 AST
- Total career points: 1,200

#4. Ed Kalafat
- City: Anaconda
- Years played: 1955-1957 (3 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 209 (4,358 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 7.1 PTS, 5.7 REB, 1.5 AST
- Total career points: 1,474

#3. Larry Krystkowiak
- City: Missoula
- Years played: 1987-1997 (9 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 420 (9,097 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 8.2 PTS, 4.9 REB, 1.2 AST
- Total career points: 3,425

#2. Mike Lewis
- City: Missoula
- Years played: 1969-1974 (6 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 337 (10,118 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 12.1 PTS, 11.9 REB, 3.0 AST
- Total career points: 4,081

#1. Phil Jackson
- City: Deer Lodge
- Years played: 1968-1980 (12 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 807 (14,201 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 6.7 PTS, 4.3 REB, 1.1 AST
- Total career points: 5,428

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 41 states.