Kevin Durant Becomes 8th NBA Player to Surpass 29,000 Career Points
The Phoenix Suns star achieved this milestone during a victory over the Dallas Mavericks, attributing his success to teammates and coaches.
- Kevin Durant scored 31 points in the Suns' 114-102 win over the Mavericks, bringing his career total to 29,010 points.
- Durant is now one of only eight players in NBA history to reach the 29,000-point mark, joining legends like LeBron James and Michael Jordan.
- The 36-year-old has maintained a career average of 27.3 points per game over 1,064 games, showcasing his consistent scoring ability.
- Durant expressed gratitude to his teammates and coaches for their support throughout his career, emphasizing their role in his achievements.
- Suns coach Mike Budenholzer praised Durant as a 'great, generational talent' and expressed his appreciation for working with him daily.