Here is an exciting look at the Top 10 NBA all-time scorers who have defied defense to become the top basketball players in the history of the NBA.

1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar; 38,387 points

Formerly known as Lew Alcindor, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the runaway winner of the top plum with a wide lead of 7,000 to his closest rival for the top spot.

2. Karl Malone, 36,928 points

Karl Malone has earned the moniker of “The Mailman,” and rightly so, as he was able to deliver the goods for the Utah Jazz with his effective team up with top Utah Jazz point guard John Stockton.

3. Michael Jordan, 32,292 points

His “Airness” takes the 4th spot among our top point makers. He is probably the most recognized sports figure in the entire planet.

4. Wilt Chamberlain, 31,419 points

Despite coming in second, Wilt Chamberlain is considered by many as another player who can be hailed as one of the best basketball player ever solely because of his sheer dominance inside the court.

5. Shaquille O’Neal, 27,619 points

Frequently referred to “Shaq” is currently playing for The Phoenix Suns. Throughout his career, O’Neal established himself as a formidable low post presence, putting up career averages of 25 points on .581 field goal accuracy.