Regardless of how successful the team has been, every single franchise needs a marksman, a guy that paves the way and inspires those who'll come after him; someone that can put them on the map.
Throughout NBA history, we've witnessed some of the greatest scorers on earth try and lead their teams to the top of the world. Some, obviously, have found more success than their peers and rivals.
Becoming a team's all-time leading scorer is far from easy. You need consistency, health, and even luck by your side. Also, you need to stay loyal to a franchise and for that franchise to pay you back in the same way.
Notably, just 9 active players are currently a team's all-time leading scorer, and Stephen Curry is actually the only player who's still with that franchise (Golden State Warriors). Here, we'll list you every team's all-time leading scorer, as well as its Hall of Fame status.
Every NBA's Team All-Time Leading Scorer
Atlanta Hawks: Dominique Wilkins - 23,292 PTS, Hall of Famer
Boston Celtics: John Havlicek - 26,395 PTS, Hall of Famer
Brooklyn Nets: Brook Lopez - 10,444 PTS, Active, Milwaukee Bucks
Charlotte Hornets: Kemba Walker - 12,009 PTS, Active, Boston Celtics
Chicago Bulls: Michael Jordan - 29,277 PTS, Hall of Famer
Cleveland Cavaliers: LeBron James - 23,119 PTS, Active, Los Angeles Lakers
Dallas Mavericks: Dirk Nowitzki - 31,560 PTS, Retired
Denver Nuggets: Alex English - 21,645 PTS, Hall of Famer
Detroit Pistons: Isiah Thomas - 18,822 PTS, Hall of Famer
Golden State Warriors: Stephen Curry - 17,818 PTS, Active, Still with the team
Houston Rockets: Hakeem Olajuwon - 26,511 PTS, Hall of Famer
Indiana Pacers: Reggie Miller - 25,279 PTS, Hall of Famer
Los Angeles Clippers: Randy Smith - 12,735 PTS, Retired
Los Angeles Lakers: Kobe Bryant - 33,643 PTS, Hall of Famer
Memphis Grizzlies: Mike Conley - 11,733 PTS, Active, Utah Jazz
Miami Heat: Dwyane Wade - 21,556 PTS, Retired
Milwaukee Bucks: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 14,211 PTS, Hall of Famer
Minnesota Timberwolves: Kevin Garnett - 19,201 PTS, Hall of Famer
New Orleans Pelicans: Anthony Davis - 11,059 PTS, Active, Los Angeles Lakers
New York Knicks: Patrick Ewing - 23,665 PTS, Hall of Famer
Oklahoma City Thunder: Russell Westbrook - 18,859 PTS, Active, Washington Wizards
Orlando Magic: Dwight Howard - 11,434 PTS, Active, Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers: Hal Greer - 21,586 PTS, Hall of Famer
Phoenix Suns: Walter Davis - 15,666 PTS, Retired
Portland Trail Blazers: Clyde Drexler - 18,040 PTS, Hall of Famer
Sacramento Kings: Oscar Robertson - 22,009 PTS, Hall of Famer
San Antonio Spurs: Tim Duncan - 26,496 PTS, Hall of Famer
Toronto Raptors: DeMar DeRozan - 13,296 PTS, Active, San Antonio Spurs
Utah Jazz: Karl Malone - 36,374 PTS, Hall of Famer
Washington Wizards: Elvin Hayes - 15,551 PTS, Hall of Famer
