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Kevin Durant Joins NBA's 30,000-Point Club, Third Fastest in History

The 36-year-old Phoenix Suns star becomes the eighth player in league history to reach the milestone, solidifying his legacy as one of basketball's greatest scorers.

Feb 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Homage is paid to Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second half of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies after amassing 30,000 career points at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Feb 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Homage is paid to Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second half of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies after amassing 30,000 career points at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Feb 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after making a free throw during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies to amass 30,000 career points at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Feb 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots over Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Durant hit the 30,000-point mark during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies, achieving the milestone with a free throw in the third quarter.
  • He is the third-fastest player to reach 30,000 points, behind only Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan, accomplishing it in 1,101 games.
  • Despite significant injury setbacks, including an Achilles tear in 2019, Durant has maintained an elite scoring average throughout his career, currently at 27.2 PPG.
  • Durant expressed gratitude for his teammates, coaches, and supporters while reflecting on his career and his place among the NBA's scoring legends.
  • As the eighth player in history to reach this milestone, Durant now aims to climb higher on the all-time scoring list, with Wilt Chamberlain and Dirk Nowitzki next in his sights.