The Phoenix forward entered the top 10 in NBA history in terms of points scored
Thirteen-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA champion, the forward for the Phoenix Suns, Kevin Durant, delivered a notably productive performance in his team's game against Denver (111:119). He amassed 30 points and 11 assists.
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This propelled the 35-year-old basketball maestro to the 10th position in the NBA's all-time scoring list, securing 27,410 points. This achievement surpassed Moses Malone's record of 27,409 points. LeBron James remains the league's all-time top scorer with 39,124 points.
The current top 10 stands as follows:
- LeBron James (39,124)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,397)
- Karl Malone (36,928)
- Kobe Bryant (33,643)
- Michael Jordan (32,292)
- Dirk Nowitzki (31,560)
- Wilt Chamberlain (31,419)
- Shaquille O'Neal (28,596)
- Carmelo Anthony (28,289)
- Kevin Durant (27,410)
In 2007, Kevin Durant was selected by the NBA's Seattle SuperSonics (the team relocated and rebranded to Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008) as the second overall pick in the draft. He was honored as the NBA Rookie of the Year following his debut season. Apart from his initial team, Durant has played for the Golden State Warriors, the Brooklyn Nets, and his current team, the Phoenix Suns.
Liam Garcia
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