DeMar DeRozan climbs to 16th on NBA scoring list

Kings star passes Oscar Robertson for historic milestone

Apr. 6, 2026 at 1:58am

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DeMar DeRozan has moved up to 16th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list, surpassing the legendary Oscar Robertson during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Why it matters

DeRozan's continued climb up the NBA's scoring hierarchy cements his status as one of the league's premier scorers of the modern era, joining the ranks of all-time greats like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, and Kobe Bryant.

The details

DeRozan reached the milestone with a mid-range jumper over Derrick Jones Jr. during the first quarter of Sunday's game. The 33-year-old Kings star had previously surpassed Dominique Wilkins earlier this week, further solidifying his place among the NBA's all-time scoring elite.

  • DeRozan surpassed Oscar Robertson during the 7:41 mark of the first quarter on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
  • Earlier this week, DeRozan surpassed Dominique Wilkins on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

The players

DeMar DeRozan

A 33-year-old forward for the Sacramento Kings who is now 16th on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

Oscar Robertson

A legendary NBA player who held the 16th spot on the all-time scoring list before being surpassed by DeRozan.

Derrick Jones Jr.

The Los Angeles Clippers player who was defending DeRozan when he hit the shot to move into 16th place on the scoring list.

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What they’re saying

“Passing a legend like Oscar Robertson is truly humbling. I'm grateful to be in the company of so many all-time greats.”

— DeMar DeRozan, Sacramento Kings forward

What’s next

DeRozan will look to continue climbing the NBA's scoring ranks, with the next milestone being Dirk Nowitzki at 15th place.

The takeaway

DeMar DeRozan's steady ascent up the NBA's all-time scoring list cements his status as one of the league's most prolific scorers of his generation, joining the pantheon of all-time greats.