Kevin Durant Joins Elite 30,000-Point Club in NBA History
On February 12, 2025, Kevin Durant reached a historic milestone by becoming the eighth player in NBA history to score 30,000 career points. This accomplishment was achieved during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies, where Durant made a crucial free throw that elevated his career total to this prestigious mark. With this achievement, Durant joins an elite group of NBA greats, including the likes of LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Kobe Bryant.
Durant achieved this milestone in a career that began in the 2007-08 NBA season and has spanned over 16 seasons. He is now recognized as the eighth all-time leading scorer in league history. The full list of players who have surpassed the 30,000 point threshold includes:
- 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
Kevin Durant's scoring excellence is reflected in his impressive average of 27.2 points per game, along with a career shooting percentage of 50.1% from the field and 38.7% from three-point range. Over the course of his career, Durant has accumulated numerous accolades, including four scoring titles and two NBA championships.
This milestone further cements Durant's legacy as one of the all-time greats in basketball history, showcasing not only his scoring ability but also his enduring impact on the game as it continues to evolve.