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Last Updated On: May 03, 2025 10:45 AM , Published On: Feb 12, 2025 09:30 AM
Today’s news is about Kevin Durant's record-breaking achievement as he became the 8th NBA player who scored 30,000 career points. Kevin Durant is already the NBA’s eighth-leading-all-time scorer and now has scored his highest career point against the Memphis Grizzlies representing the Phoenix Suns.
Durant's Point Total in Phoenix Suns vs Memphis Grizzlies
Phoenix Suns and Memphis Grizzlies faced against each other on Tuesday. Though the Phoenix Suns lost to the Grizzlies, the game became memorable for Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns forward when he achieved the milestone with a free throw against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Durant finished the game with 34 points on 12-of-18 shooting, three rebounds, three assists and five blocks in a 119-112 loss to the Grizzlies. Durant remains one of the game's best scorers with his career point total now at 30,007, marking a remarkable landmark in his NBA career history at the age of 36.
Durant's Impressive Career Stats
Kevin Durant has proved to be the game's most efficient and effective scorer since his rookie season in 2007-08. He has appeared in 16-plus seasons in which he has averaged 27.2 points per game, shooting 50.1% from the field and 38.7% from 3-point distance. He has earned four scoring titles, 14 All-Star bids, 11 All-NBA selections, one MVP trophy, and two NBA championships throughout his impressive career.
30,000 Score Club Players List
Kevin Durant has achieved a significant milestone in his NBA career as he joins NBA players who have scored 30,000 career points. He lies in the 8th position including:
- LeBron James (41,623 points)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,387 points)
- Karl Malone (36,928 points)
- Kobe Bryant (33,643 points)
- Michael Jordan (32,292 points)
- Dirk Nowitzki (31,560 points)
- Wilt Chamberlain (31,419 points)