History: Top 5 All-Time Minnesota Timberwolves Scoring Leaders

Explore the top 5 career scoring leaders and what made them shine in a Timberwolves jersey.

Jerry Donatien, for NBA.com | August 3, 2026 6:52 PM

Anthony Edwards ranks third in Timberwolves history in scoring after just six seasons. Since being founded in 1989, the Minnesota Timberwolves have seen their fair share of versatile scorers. Kevin Garnett, who won the MVP award in 2003, sits atop the list for now, but Anthony Edwards is in hot pursuit.

1. Kevin Garnett – 19,201 Points

Garnett left his mark on the Wolves, playing his first 12 seasons in Minnesota and averaging at least 20 points in nine of them. The fifth pick of the 1995 NBA Draft became Minnesota’s first face of the franchise—and it shows. Not only was he a versatile scorer, but he also ranks number one in multiple statistical categories for the Timberwolves. After departing to Boston and winning a title in 2008, with a stop in Brooklyn along the way, Garnett returned to the Wolves via trade to complete his full-circle moment.

2. Karl-Anthony Towns – 13,121 Points

Before becoming an NBA champion with the New York Knicks in 2026, KAT spent his first nine seasons with the Wolves after being drafted No. 1 overall in 2015. Regarded as one of the league’s best shooting big men, he used that sweet stroke to secure the No. 2 spot on the Wolves’ all-time scoring list. Whether stretching the floor or posting up, KAT was a Swiss army knife on offense—and his four All-Star appearances in Minnesota prove it.

3. Anthony Edwards – 10,854 Points

Edwards has gotten off to one of the hottest starts to a career in NBA history, becoming the third-youngest player to score at least 10,000 points, trailing only LeBron James and Kevin Durant. The four-time All-Star averaged a career-high 28.8 points per game in the 2025-26 season—good enough for the third most in the NBA.

4. Andrew Wiggins – 8,710 Points

Andrew Wiggins is the last No. 1 pick in this top five for the Wolves. The Cleveland Cavaliers selected him with the first pick back in 2014, but he was traded later that offseason for Kevin Love. Despite the trade, Wiggins was a productive scorer in his six seasons in Minnesota. He averaged 19.7 points per game and played in all 82 games in three of those seasons.

5. Sam Mitchell – 7,161 Points

Mitchell spent 10 seasons in Minnesota, and it paid off—he snagged the final spot on this list. He played in the Timberwolves’ inaugural NBA season and stuck around long enough to etch his name into the franchise’s lore. After his playing days, he went on to become head coach of the Raptors (2004–2008) and the Wolves in the 2015-16 season.

Top 5 All-Time Scoring Leaders in Minnesota Timberwolves History