Basketball player Kevin Durant has recently passed Michael Jordan for all time scoring, one of the greatest scorers to touch basketball in all history. Currently, he is in 5th place for all-time scoring, reaching over 32,294 career points, which became a testament to his elite skill and incredible longevity in the league, even at the age of 37.
This milestone isn’t just about the numbers; it represents the years of relentless work. Passing an icon like Jordan is a game changing moment for Kevin Durant, but he acts like it’s another day in the office, showcasing his ability to score from anywhere on the floor, whether it’s a mad-range pull up or a deep three pointer. By moving past Jordan, Durant has officially entered the top 5 most exclusive clubs in sport history. His understated celebration showed us his respect for those before him.
He hit a clutch shot, a high-pressure basket that had led his team to a 123-122 win. His ability to make game changing plays shows that he deserved his top 5 spot on the board. What makes Kevin Durant’s scoring so special compared to others is how he uses his height to his advantage. At nearly seven foot tall, he can literally just shoot over anyone and there isn’t much the defense can do about it.
When he hit that shot, it led his team to a 123-122 win, proving another reason as to why he’s a legend. His ability to make game changing plays shows that he deserved a top 5 spot on the board. His athleticism might now be the same as when he was 20, but his basketball IQ is higher than ever, and he knows exactly how to get to his spots.
Watching him climb the ranks like this is history in the making, and it’s going to be a long time before we see another player who can score as easily as Kevin Durant. Kevin Durant had to go through many hardships while reaching this point; many still forget that he tore his achilles years ago. For a normal player, that’s usually a career ending injury or something that slows them down. However, for Kevin, he pushed through that injury to continue on his career as a basketball player.
Kevin Durant came back looking like he never even got hurt. He went right back to dropping 30 point games on everybody. From his early days in OKC to winning rings with the Warriors and now doing his thing with the Rockets, he’s always been the ultimate bucket maker no matter what jersey he has on.
