Russell Westbrook leads the way on the Thunder’s all-time scoring list.
The Thunder franchise has had a collection of great scorers but none surpassed Russell Westbrook in their time with the team.
The history of this franchise dates back to its time in Seattle when they were the SuperSonics starting in 1967. Hall of Famers and present-day greats have played for the franchise and Russell Westbrook holds down the top spot as the team’s all-time leading scorer.
1. Russell Westbrook – 18,859 Points
Russ was one of the defining players of the franchise’s transition from Seattle to Oklahoma City. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft hit the ground running and was in serious consideration for Rookie of the Year. He began to truly blossom in his third season and after that, Russ was entrenched as one of the biggest stars in the league. Westbrook won the scoring title in 2016-17 en route to winning league MVP in the Thunder’s first season without Kevin Durant. Following the 2025-26 season, Russ holds the record for the most triple-doubles in league history with 209.
2. Gary Payton – 18,207 Points
Payton’s prolific production with the franchise came when it was still in Seattle. His accomplishments have survived the test of time as he was only recently surpassed as the franchise’s all-time leading scorer. The Glove was a perennial All-Star in his 13-year stint with the team and averaged 20.8 points in his 10-year peak. The Glove had a decorated career that also included being named Defensive Player of the Year in 1996.
3. Kevin Durant – 17,566 Points
KD remains arguably the most notable player in Thunder history as he made the franchise relevant in its new city following its move from Seattle before the 2008-09 season. Durant spent nine seasons with the team and etched his name all over the record books. Durant had four different 50-point games with the Thunder and won the scoring title four times while with the club. He is already in the top five on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with seemingly a lot more basketball left in him.
4. Fred Brown – 14,018 Points
Downtown Freddie Brown was a key part of the Seattle SuperSonics’ run to an NBA title in 1979 and still stands today as one of the franchise legends. The one-time All-Star averaged 14.6 points over his 13-year career and had two seasons in which he was putting up over 20 points per game. He earned his nickname by being a terrific outside shooter but the 3-point line did not exist for much of his career. Still, true to form, Brown led the league in 3-point percentage in the first year it was adopted.
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 12,522 Points
After averaging a modest 10.8 points per game in his rookie season with the LA Clippers, Gilgeous-Alexander took off after being traded to OKC in 2019. His scoring average jumped to 19.0 in his first season with the Thunder and he’d eventually post 30+ points per game in four seasons straight from 2023 to 2026. Gilgeous-Alexander’s dominance helped him claim back-to-back Kia MVP awards in 2025 and 2026. Most importantly, he turned the Thunder into a perennial powerhouse, culminating in an NBA championship in 2025.
