Kevin Durant continues to climb his name in the NBA history books.
During, 36 years, has become the eighth player in the history of the NBA to score 30,000 points when he struck a franc launch at the end of the third quarter in the defeat of Phoenix Suns 119-122 against the Grizzlies of Memphis Tuesday.
During joins LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Dirk Nowitzki and Wilt Chamberlain in the 30,000-point club.
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The Phoenix Suns striker Kevin Durant, welcomed the fans after having marked his 30,000th career point during the Memphis Grizzlies match at Footprint Center. (Joe Camporeale-Imagn images)
Julius Erving also exceeds the 30,000 point mark when you combine his points scored in the NBA and the ABA.
“It is a real honor to be in the same category as the players who helped shape the game and advanced the game,” said during. “It has always been that my goal is to get the most out of myself every day, to get the most out of my career. To be mentioned with these guys, I have to do something good.”
The All-Star 14 times is on average a little more than 27 points per game this season, drawing a fantastic 52.8% on the field and 40.4% beyond the arc.
During, listed at 6 feet 11 inch, has cut the defenses of his entire 17 -year career with a supreme shooting capacity while dominating painting.
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The guardian of the Grizzlies of Memphis Ja Morant and the Suns striker Kevin during the hand after their match, on Tuesday February 11, 2025, in Phoenix. (Photo / rick scuteri)
The quadruple score champion was written by the Seattle Supersonics with the overall choice n ° 2 of the 2007 NBA recovery and was up to the mid -threshing media.
In nine seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder franchise, he scored 17,566 points. In three seasons with the Golden State Warriors, he scored 5,374 points.
For three seasons with the Brooklyn Nets, he scored 3,744 points, and with the Suns, he scored 3,324 points in three seasons in Phoenix.
During won the MVP in 2013-2014 when he led the Ligue in a score, with an average of 32 points per game.
Memphis Grizzlies attacking GG Jackson Guards Phoenix Suns attacking Kevin during footprint center. (Joe Camporeale-Imagn images)
“It’s special for all those around him every day,” said Suns coach Mike Budenholzer. “I think we are surprised by him, the way he comes to work, the time he puts, attention to detail, effort. This is translated by 30,000 points. He is just a special actor and A special human being. “
During scored 34 points on 12-18 shot in the defeat of the Suns.
The Suns are 11th from the Western Conference at 26-27 and will try to run things when they play Houston’s Rockets at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
