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.
- 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.