Kings' DeMar DeRozan Climbs NBA All-Time Scoring List in Toronto Homecoming

The veteran shooting guard passed Dominique Wilkins for 17th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:34am

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Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan continued his climb up the NBA's all-time scoring list on Wednesday, hitting a 3-pointer in the third quarter against his former team, the Toronto Raptors, to pass Dominique Wilkins for 17th place. DeRozan, who spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Raptors, now has 26,660 career points.

Why it matters

DeRozan's milestone is a testament to his longevity and scoring prowess over his 16-year NBA career. Despite playing for a struggling Kings team this season, he remains one of the league's most prolific scorers and is steadily moving up the all-time ranks.

The details

DeRozan entered the game against the Raptors just 8 points behind Wilkins' total of 26,668 points. With his 3-pointer in the third quarter, he surpassed 'The Human Highlight Reel' and now sits in 17th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list. DeRozan has scored 13,296 points with the Raptors, 8,414 with the Chicago Bulls, and 7,060 with the San Antonio Spurs over his illustrious career.

  • DeRozan hit the 3-pointer to pass Wilkins with just under 8 minutes left in the third quarter on April 2, 2026.
  • DeRozan entered the game with 26,660 career points, 8 behind Wilkins' total of 26,668.

The players

DeMar DeRozan

A 36-year-old veteran shooting guard for the Sacramento Kings who is climbing the NBA's all-time scoring list, having spent the first 9 seasons of his career with the Toronto Raptors.

Dominique Wilkins

A Hall of Fame small forward who played primarily for the Atlanta Hawks and is ranked 17th on the NBA's all-time scoring list with 26,668 points.

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What they’re saying

“DeMar DeRozan has passed Dominique Wilkins for the 17th spot in the All-Time NBA scoring list 🙌”

— Kings Nation, Twitter account

What’s next

DeRozan has five more games this season to potentially move up even further on the NBA's all-time scoring list, with Oscar Robertson (26,710 points) and Hakeem Olajuwon (26,946 points) directly ahead of him.

The takeaway

DeMar DeRozan's continued climb up the NBA's all-time scoring list is a remarkable achievement, especially as he plays out the string on a losing season with the Sacramento Kings. His scoring prowess and longevity have cemented his status as one of the league's most consistent and productive players over the past 16 years.