Highest scoring NBA players born in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.
#20. Jalen Johnson
- City: Wausau
- Years played: 2022-2026 (5 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 187 (4,428 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 11.1 PTS, 6.3 REB, 2.6 AST
- Total career points: 2,082
#19. Joe Wolf
- City: Kohler
- Years played: 1988-1999 (11 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 592 (9,636 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 4.2 PTS, 3.3 REB, 1.0 AST
- Total career points: 2,485
#18. Tony Smith
- City: Wauwatosa
- Years played: 1991-2001 (9 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 457 (7,295 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 5.5 PTS, 1.6 REB, 1.9 AST
- Total career points: 2,504
#17. Kevon Looney
- City: Milwaukee
- Years played: 2016-2025 (10 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 599 (10,309 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 5.0 PTS, 5.7 REB, 1.6 AST
- Total career points: 2,977
#16. Anthony Carter
- City: Milwaukee
- Years played: 2000-2012 (13 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 623 (12,184 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 4.8 PTS, 2.1 REB, 3.8 AST
- Total career points: 3,009
#15. Chris Mihm
- City: Milwaukee
- Years played: 2001-2009 (8 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 436 (8,758 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 7.5 PTS, 5.3 REB, 0.5 AST
- Total career points: 3,262
#14. Kurt Nimphius
- City: Milwaukee
- Years played: 1982-1990 (8 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 564 (11,441 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 6.4 PTS, 4.4 REB, 1.2 AST
- Total career points: 3,602
#13. Carl Landry
- City: Milwaukee
- Years played: 2008-2016 (9 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 513 (11,524 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 10.8 PTS, 4.9 REB, 0.7 AST
- Total career points: 5,541
#12. Tyrese Haliburton
- City: Oshkosh
- Years played: 2021-2025 (5 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 333 (10,999 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 17.5 PTS, 3.7 REB, 8.8 AST
- Total career points: 5,842
#11. John Mengelt
- City: Lacrosse
- Years played: 1972-1981 (10 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 636 (12,788 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 9.8 PTS, 1.9 REB, 2.1 AST
- Total career points: 6,218
#10. Tyler Herro
- City: Milwaukee
- Years played: 2020-2025 (6 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 361 (11,763 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 19.4 PTS, 5.0 REB, 4.0 AST
- Total career points: 6,987
#9. Jordan Poole
- City: Milwaukee
- Years played: 2020-2026 (7 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 415 (11,457 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 16.9 PTS, 2.7 REB, 3.8 AST
- Total career points: 7,002
#8. Jim Chones
- City: Racine
- Years played: 1973-1982 (10 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 788 (23,665 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 12.5 PTS, 8.2 REB, 1.6 AST
- Total career points: 9,821
#7. Don Kojis
- City: Milwaukee
- Years played: 1964-1975 (12 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 814 (19,241 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 12.2 PTS, 5.6 REB, 1.4 AST
- Total career points: 9,948
#6. Devin Harris
- City: Milwaukee
- Years played: 2005-2019 (15 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 985 (23,963 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 10.8 PTS, 2.2 REB, 3.9 AST
- Total career points: 10,597
#5. Caron Butler
- City: Racine
- Years played: 2003-2016 (14 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 881 (28,333 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 14.1 PTS, 5.0 REB, 2.3 AST
- Total career points: 12,430
#4. Nick Van Exel
- City: Kenosha
- Years played: 1994-2006 (13 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 880 (28,969 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 14.4 PTS, 2.9 REB, 6.6 AST
- Total career points: 12,658
#3. Fred Brown
- City: Milwaukee
- Years played: 1972-1984 (13 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 963 (24,422 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 14.6 PTS, 2.7 REB, 3.3 AST
- Total career points: 14,018
#2. Terry Porter
- City: Milwaukee
- Years played: 1986-2002 (17 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 1,274 (35,354 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 12.2 PTS, 3.0 REB, 5.6 AST
- Total career points: 15,586
#1. Latrell Sprewell
- City: Milwaukee
- Years played: 1993-2005 (13 seasons in the NBA)
- Games played: 913 (35,270 total minutes played)
- Per game averages: 18.3 PTS, 4.1 REB, 4.0 AST
- Total career points: 16,712
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 41 states.
