Kevin Durant has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing Wilt Chamberlain to become seventh on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. This landmark moment occurred during a game between the Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers.
Durant’s Historic Milestone
On Friday night, Durant entered the game needing 15 points to surpass Chamberlain, who scored a total of 31,419 points in his career. Durant achieved the milestone by making a three-pointer in the third quarter, bringing his career total to 31,422 points.
Current Standings in NBA Scoring History
The current all-time NBA scoring leaders include:
- 1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- 2. Karl Malone
- 3. LeBron James
- 4. Kobe Bryant
- 5. Michael Jordan
- 6. Dirk Nowitzki – 31,560 points
- 7. Kevin Durant – 31,422 points
- 8. Wilt Chamberlain – 31,419 points
Career Highlights and Recognition
Durant is currently 37 years old and in his 18th season in the NBA. He is a celebrated 15-time All-Star. In addition to this scoring milestone, Durant also surpassed 8,000 career rebounds during the same game.
Rockets coach Ime Udoka expressed admiration for Durant’s work ethic, stating it wasn’t surprising to see him reach such heights. Moreover, Blazers coach Tiago Splitter reflected on Durant’s early days with the Oklahoma City Thunder, noting his impressive scoring ability at a young age.
Celebration at the Moda Center
As news of Durant’s accomplishment spread, fans at the Moda Center recognized the milestone with warm applause. Splitter also participated in celebrating this significant achievement, offering Durant a hug after the announcement.
Kevin Durant’s relentless dedication to the sport continues to inspire both fans and fellow players alike. His recent achievement further cements his status as one of the greatest in NBA history.
