Overview

• Kevin Durant surpasses Shaquille O'Neal to become the eighth-leading scorer in NBA history, now with 28,610 career points.
• Durant's achievement was celebrated with a video message from O'Neal during a Suns' game, praising his accomplishment.
• The Phoenix Suns' recent victory over the Philadelphia 76ers highlighted Durant's milestone, with teammate Grayson Allen also shining by matching the franchise record of nine 3-pointers.
• Durant, at 35, continues to perform at a high level, not ruling out further achievements in his career as he eyes the seventh spot on the scoring list, currently held by Wilt Chamberlain.
• The Suns are in a tight race for a playoff position in the Western Conference, currently not in a top-six spot but close to the Sacramento Kings.