Kevin Durant has officially entered an elite group as the eighth player in NBA history to score 30,000 points. He reached this milestone during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies, where he hit a free throw late in the third quarter. At 36 years old, the Phoenix Suns forward and 15-time All-Star celebrates this achievement alongside legends like LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Dirk Nowitzki, and Wilt Chamberlain, with Julius Erving also recognized when combining his NBA and ABA points. "It's a true honor to be in the same category as those players who helped shape the game," Durant remarked after the game. He has consistently strived to maximize his potential throughout his career and remains a scoring leader in his 17th NBA season, averaging 27.1 points per game on a shooting efficiency of 52.8%. In his journey, Durant garnered 17,566 points as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder and added significant totals with the Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets. Suns coach Mike Budenholzer and Memphis guard Ja Morant praised Durant as one of the game's greats, noting his incredible ability to score and rise above defenders. Durant emphasizes his admiration for the legends who paved the way for players like him, stating that he is continually inspired by them. Despite the season's ups and downs, including a quiet trade deadline for the Suns, Durant's impactful performances and impressive scoring total underscore his relevance as one of the league's top players. He sits at 30,008 career points and counting, demonstrating his continuous contributions to the game while striving to climb even higher on the nba all time scoring list.
