Kevin Durant Joins An Elite List Of NBA Players After Crossing 28k-Point Mark

Kevin Durant scored his 28,000th points to join an elite list of NBA players. Read below.

Kevin Durant in action against Orlando Magic in NBA ( Image Source :Getty Images )

NBA 2023-24: Legendary basketball player Kevin Durant created history on January 29 as he became the 10th player in the history of National Basketball Association (NBA) to reach the 28k mark of points in the most prestigious league in the history of the sport. The 35-year old achieved this feat by scoring a 3-pointer for his new side Phoenix Suns (previous being Brooklyn Nets) against Orlando Magic in their NBA league fixture. 

With this triple, KD moves into 19th all-time in 3-pointers made and becomes the 10th player all-time to score 28,000 points 👏👏👏

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The veteran managed to chip in merely 15 points today, which are way below his established standards, while teammate and new sensation Devon Booker was on fire with 44 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists, that included 1 three-pointer as well.  However, the valiant efforts of both couldn't prevent a shocking defeat for Phoenix Suns against Orlando Magic as they were beaten 98-113 by the Magic at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. 

Top 10 Highest Point Scorers in the NBA's History

1. LeBron James (Los Angles Lakers) - 39,704 points 
2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 38,387 points 
3. Karl Malone - 36,928 points 
4. Kobe Bryant - 33,643 points
5. Michael Jordan - 32,292 points
6. Dirk Nowitzki - 31,560 points
7. Wilt Chamberlain - 31,419 points
8. Shaquille O'Neal - 28,596 points
9. Carmelo Anthony - 28,289 points
10. Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns) - 28,003 points

(The two players with their teams mentioned are active players, rest all have retired)

 

Kevin Durant's Career In A Nutshell

Kevin Durant is a legend of the sport and has been a fan favourite ever since he stepped into the Basketball Arena for the very first time. He is one of the most decorated players in the history of the sport as well with the following accolades:

• 10 All-NBA XI for the year
• 1 All-Rookie Team
• 2 NBA All-Star Most Valuable Player
• 2 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player
• 1 NBA Most Valuable Player
• 14 NBA Player of the Month
• 29 NBA Player of the Week
• 5 NBA Rookie of the Month
• 1 NBA Rookie of the Year
• 2 Olympic Gold Medal