Kevin Durant Surpasses Wilt Chamberlain on All-Time Scoring List
In a significant achievement, Kevin Durant surpassed Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Durant’s historic moment occurred during a game between the Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers.
Historic Milestone for Kevin Durant
On a recent Friday night, Durant needed 15 points to move past Chamberlain’s total of 31,419 points. He accomplished this feat with a 3-pointer with 7:57 left in the third quarter, bringing his career total to 31,422 points.
Current Scoring Rankings
- 7th Place: Kevin Durant – 31,422 points
- 6th Place: Dirk Nowitzki – 31,560 points
At 37 years old, Durant is currently playing in his 18th NBA season and has been selected as an All-Star 15 times. Interestingly, he also surpassed 8,000 career rebounds during the same game.
Reactions from Coaches
Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka recognized Durant’s work ethic, stating it’s not surprising to see him reach such milestones. Udoka emphasized the consistency Durant exhibits daily in his performance.
Portland’s coach, Tiago Splitter, reflected on Durant’s journey, recalling his impressive performances since his early days with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Splitter noted, “Just a young Kevin Durant, scoring 30 every night, and he just keeps doing that, which is amazing.”
During the game, when fans at the Moda Center were informed of Durant’s achievement, he was met with applause and a warm embrace from Splitter, highlighting the respect he commands in the league.
