Kevin Durant is likely one of the biggest pure scorers and shot-makers the sport has ever seen. Tuesday night time in Phoenix, Durant passed a major milestone, becoming only the eighth player in NBA history to score 30,000 points for his career.
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Kevin Durant is the eighth participant to attain 30,000 factors within the NBA Common Season
“It’s a real honor to be in the identical class as these gamers who helped form the sport and pushed the sport ahead”
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 4:16 AM
Kevin Durant is the eighth participant to attain 30,000 factors within the NBA Common Season
“It’s a real honor to be in the identical class as these gamers who helped form the sport and pushed the sport ahead”
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 4:16 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Kevin Durant change into the eighth participant in NBA historical past to attain 30,000 factors
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 2:39 AM
Watch Kevin Durant change into the eighth participant in NBA historical past to attain 30,000 factors
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 2:39 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Kevin Durant Turns into eighth Participant in NBA Historical past to Attain 30,000 Factors sportando.basketball/en/kevin-duran… – 2:28 AM
Kevin Durant Turns into eighth Participant in NBA Historical past to Attain 30,000 Factors sportando.basketball/en/kevin-duran… – 2:28 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It was unbelievable.”
Kevin Durant on Suns followers reacting to him reaching 30K profession factors. #Suns pic.x.com/FLw4EHm5jp – 1:58 AM
“It was unbelievable.”
Kevin Durant on Suns followers reacting to him reaching 30K profession factors. #Suns pic.x.com/FLw4EHm5jp – 1:58 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I requested Kevin Durant concerning the standing ovation from Suns followers after this final week: “The group’s been nice ever since I’ve been right here….I by no means felt that the followers wasn’t supporting me or something to that nature, so I’m glad that they confirmed up and confirmed out tonight” pic.x.com/8mqaKULAUl – 1:40 AM
I requested Kevin Durant concerning the standing ovation from Suns followers after this final week: “The group’s been nice ever since I’ve been right here….I by no means felt that the followers wasn’t supporting me or something to that nature, so I’m glad that they confirmed up and confirmed out tonight” pic.x.com/8mqaKULAUl – 1:40 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant on becoming a member of LeBron, Kareem, Malone, Kobe, MJ, Dirk & Wilt with 30,000 factors: “It’s a real honor to be in the identical class as these gamers who helped form the sport, push the sport ahead…To be talked about with these guys means I’m doing one thing proper for myself” pic.x.com/z1bi6hY3Jz – 1:31 AM
Kevin Durant on becoming a member of LeBron, Kareem, Malone, Kobe, MJ, Dirk & Wilt with 30,000 factors: “It’s a real honor to be in the identical class as these gamers who helped form the sport, push the sport ahead…To be talked about with these guys means I’m doing one thing proper for myself” pic.x.com/z1bi6hY3Jz – 1:31 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He’s only a particular participant, particular human being.”
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer on Kevin Durant reaching 30K profession factors.
“We simply see it day by day.” #Suns pic.x.com/QQixLrvx0c – 1:03 AM
“He’s only a particular participant, particular human being.”
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer on Kevin Durant reaching 30K profession factors.
“We simply see it day by day.” #Suns pic.x.com/QQixLrvx0c – 1:03 AM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Kevin Durant 30k factors:
🟢 Sonics: 1,624
Thunder: 15,942
🔵 Warriors: 5,374
🔲 Nets: 3,744
Suns: 3,323 (& counting)
* 16,434 factors on 2-PT makes an attempt
* 6,378 factors on 3-PT makes an attempt
* 7,195 factors on the FT line
Final of a dying breed. pic.x.com/0e7RLdT2Yo – 12:44 AM
Kevin Durant 30k factors:
🟢 Sonics: 1,624
Thunder: 15,942🔵 Warriors: 5,374
🔲 Nets: 3,744
Suns: 3,323 (& counting)* 16,434 factors on 2-PT makes an attempt
* 6,378 factors on 3-PT makes an attempt
* 7,195 factors on the FT line
Final of a dying breed. pic.x.com/0e7RLdT2Yo – 12:44 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Kevin Durant turned the eighth participant in NBA historical past to attain 30,000 profession factors tonight.
KD profession factors breakdown by group.
1. Thunder: 15,942
2. Warriors: 5,374
3. Nets: 3,744
4. Suns: 3,316
5. Sonics: 1,624 – 12:42 AM
Kevin Durant turned the eighth participant in NBA historical past to attain 30,000 profession factors tonight.
KD profession factors breakdown by group.
1. Thunder: 15,942
2. Warriors: 5,374
3. Nets: 3,744
4. Suns: 3,316
5. Sonics: 1,624 – 12:42 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kevin Durant tonight:
34 PTS
5 BLK
Grew to become the eighth participant in NBA historical past to attain 30,000 PTS. pic.x.com/MLEzwpb7el – 12:39 AM
Kevin Durant tonight:
34 PTS
5 BLK
Grew to become the eighth participant in NBA historical past to attain 30,000 PTS. pic.x.com/MLEzwpb7el – 12:39 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Last: MEM 119, PHX 112
Durant: 34 Pts, 5 Blk, 12-18 FG, 3-4 3P
Bol: 18 Pts, 14 Reb, 5 Blk, 3 Stl, 7-16 FG
Booker: 17 Pts, 9 Ast, 6-13 FG
Morant: 26-7-6, 8-19 FG
KD turned eighth participant in NBA historical past to succeed in 30,000 factors – 12:39 AM
Last: MEM 119, PHX 112
Durant: 34 Pts, 5 Blk, 12-18 FG, 3-4 3P
Bol: 18 Pts, 14 Reb, 5 Blk, 3 Stl, 7-16 FG
Booker: 17 Pts, 9 Ast, 6-13 FG
Morant: 26-7-6, 8-19 FG
KD turned eighth participant in NBA historical past to succeed in 30,000 factors – 12:39 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘Pleased for him’: Present, former gamers congratulate Phoenix Suns celebrity Kevin Durant on reaching 30K factors (w/movies of historic second) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… by way of @azcentral – 12:24 AM
‘Pleased for him’: Present, former gamers congratulate Phoenix Suns celebrity Kevin Durant on reaching 30K factors (w/movies of historic second) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… by way of @azcentral – 12:24 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns had been a -7 within the couple of minutes KD sat. He wanted a breather in some unspecified time in the future after taking part in the whole 3Q, however yeah, pricey stretch for Phoenix there, down 11 now – 12:20 AM
Suns had been a -7 within the couple of minutes KD sat. He wanted a breather in some unspecified time in the future after taking part in the whole 3Q, however yeah, pricey stretch for Phoenix there, down 11 now – 12:20 AM
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KD joins an unique membership with 30,000 profession NBA factors 👏 pic.x.com/QMJKdDp82R – 12:19 AM
KD joins an unique membership with 30,000 profession NBA factors 👏 pic.x.com/QMJKdDp82R – 12:19 AM
Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
Shoutout the Suns slicing it to 4, sitting KD and letting the Grizz push the lead proper again to 11. – 12:17 AM
Shoutout the Suns slicing it to 4, sitting KD and letting the Grizz push the lead proper again to 11. – 12:17 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Suns are on a 13-6 run since Kevin Durant’s free throw acquired him to 30k. That little little bit of historical past revitalized the gang and the group a bit, and Phoenix is again inside 4 with just below 9 minutes to go – 12:11 AM
The Suns are on a 13-6 run since Kevin Durant’s free throw acquired him to 30k. That little little bit of historical past revitalized the gang and the group a bit, and Phoenix is again inside 4 with just below 9 minutes to go – 12:11 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns acknowledged Kevin Durant for reaching 30K profession factors on the finish of the third quarter.
Has 26 factors for recreation. Suns down 97-87 early in 4th. #Suns pic.x.com/JtlVgZceac – 12:06 AM
Phoenix Suns acknowledged Kevin Durant for reaching 30K profession factors on the finish of the third quarter.
Has 26 factors for recreation. Suns down 97-87 early in 4th. #Suns pic.x.com/JtlVgZceac – 12:06 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant salutes the Suns crowd after they provide him a standing ovation for reaching 30,000 profession factors pic.x.com/Wt4cPqnIz7 – 12:04 AM
Kevin Durant salutes the Suns crowd after they provide him a standing ovation for reaching 30,000 profession factors pic.x.com/Wt4cPqnIz7 – 12:04 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant 30K profession factors.
Joins LeBron, Kareem, Mailman, Kobe, MJ, Dirk and Wilt to succeed in that milestone. #Suns pic.x.com/ABnyRZY1lU – 12:04 AM
Kevin Durant 30K profession factors.
Joins LeBron, Kareem, Mailman, Kobe, MJ, Dirk and Wilt to succeed in that milestone. #Suns pic.x.com/ABnyRZY1lU – 12:04 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
A pleasant hand from the gang for KD hitting 30K pic.x.com/bdEQIdy8JP – 12:02 AM
A pleasant hand from the gang for KD hitting 30K pic.x.com/bdEQIdy8JP – 12:02 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Finish of 3Q: MEM 95, PHX 87
Durant: 26 Pts, 4 Blk, 10-15 FG, 2-3 3P
Bol: 13 Pts, 12 Reb, 2 Blk, 5-12 FG
Booker: 15 Pts, 6 Ast, 5-12 FG
Morant: 21 Pts, 7 Reb, 6 Ast, 6-15 FG – 12:01 AM
Finish of 3Q: MEM 95, PHX 87
Durant: 26 Pts, 4 Blk, 10-15 FG, 2-3 3P
Bol: 13 Pts, 12 Reb, 2 Blk, 5-12 FG
Booker: 15 Pts, 6 Ast, 5-12 FG
Morant: 21 Pts, 7 Reb, 6 Ast, 6-15 FG – 12:01 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Historical past: Kevin Durant is now the eighth participant in NBA historical past to attain 30,000 factors and counting. KD joins Wilt Chamberlain, Dirk Nowitzki, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Karl Malone, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and LeBron James as the one gamers to perform that milestone. pic.x.com/Uaaf8VmGeh – 12:00 AM
Historical past: Kevin Durant is now the eighth participant in NBA historical past to attain 30,000 factors and counting. KD joins Wilt Chamberlain, Dirk Nowitzki, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Karl Malone, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and LeBron James as the one gamers to perform that milestone. pic.x.com/Uaaf8VmGeh – 12:00 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant hits the free throw to hit 30,000 factors for his profession. Then will get the block.
KD is the eighth participant in NBA historical past to succeed in 30k, together with LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Dirk Nowitzki and Wilt Chamberlain pic.x.com/rwQOLWvv4x – 11:59 PM
Kevin Durant hits the free throw to hit 30,000 factors for his profession. Then will get the block.
KD is the eighth participant in NBA historical past to succeed in 30k, together with LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Dirk Nowitzki and Wilt Chamberlain pic.x.com/rwQOLWvv4x – 11:59 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
30K for KD.
That acquired the gang up off its toes after which Allen hits a 3 cuts the deficit to eight. – 11:58 PM
30K for KD.
That acquired the gang up off its toes after which Allen hits a 3 cuts the deficit to eight. – 11:58 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The one gamers in NBA historical past with 30K PTS:
— James
— Abdul-Jabbar
— Malone
— Bryant
— Jordan
— Nowitzki
— Chamberlain
and now Kevin Durant. pic.x.com/Kph4k65oJG – 11:57 PM
The one gamers in NBA historical past with 30K PTS:
— James
— Abdul-Jabbar
— Malone
— Bryant
— Jordan
— Nowitzki
— Chamberlain
and now Kevin Durant. pic.x.com/Kph4k65oJG – 11:57 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant one level shy of 30K. Timeout Memphis. #Suns pic.x.com/3OQfnsG2Ry – 11:57 PM
Kevin Durant one level shy of 30K. Timeout Memphis. #Suns pic.x.com/3OQfnsG2Ry – 11:57 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant driving bucket, foul, FT.
24 factors. Two shy of 30K. #Suns – 11:50 PM
Durant driving bucket, foul, FT.
24 factors. Two shy of 30K. #Suns – 11:50 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bane has been grabbing and tugging on Durant. Known as for foul.
Jones 3, Jones breakaway layup. Suns down 13. #Suns – 11:42 PM
Bane has been grabbing and tugging on Durant. Known as for foul.
Jones 3, Jones breakaway layup. Suns down 13. #Suns – 11:42 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Royce O’Neale replaces Nick Richards within the beginning lineup for the 2nd half. Suns going small with Tyus, E-book, Royce, KD and Bol – 11:27 PM
Royce O’Neale replaces Nick Richards within the beginning lineup for the 2nd half. Suns going small with Tyus, E-book, Royce, KD and Bol – 11:27 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: MEM 68, PHX 56
Durant: 19 Pts, 2 Ast, 8-11 FG
Booker: 10 Pts, 4 Ast, 4-8 FG
Bol: 8 Pts, 10 Reb, 2 Blk, 3-7 FG
Jackson: 13 Pts, 3 Reb, 5-11 FG
17-point quarter for KD, 7 factors away from 30k – 11:10 PM
Halftime: MEM 68, PHX 56
Durant: 19 Pts, 2 Ast, 8-11 FG
Booker: 10 Pts, 4 Ast, 4-8 FG
Bol: 8 Pts, 10 Reb, 2 Blk, 3-7 FG
Jackson: 13 Pts, 3 Reb, 5-11 FG
17-point quarter for KD, 7 factors away from 30k – 11:10 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant got here into Tuesday’s recreation needing 26 factors to succeed in 30K.
He has 11. Suns down 50-37 to Grizzlies with 7:09 left within the first half. – 10:49 PM
Kevin Durant got here into Tuesday’s recreation needing 26 factors to succeed in 30K.
He has 11. Suns down 50-37 to Grizzlies with 7:09 left within the first half. – 10:49 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant getting going right here on this 2Q. He’s acquired 9 factors within the first 5 minutes of the interval to provide him 11 for the sport, 15 away from making historical past – 10:47 PM
Kevin Durant getting going right here on this 2Q. He’s acquired 9 factors within the first 5 minutes of the interval to provide him 11 for the sport, 15 away from making historical past – 10:47 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Finish of 1Q: MEM 36, PHX 26
Bol: 7 Pts, 6 Reb, 3-6 FG
Booker: 6 Pts, 3 Ast, 3-6 FG
Richards: 4 Pts
Durant: 2 Pts, 1-3 FG
Aldama: 11 Pts, 4-4 FG, 3-3 3P
E-book a little bit sluggish to rise up after that final fall, acquired up holding his left decrease again/hip – 10:34 PM
Finish of 1Q: MEM 36, PHX 26
Bol: 7 Pts, 6 Reb, 3-6 FG
Booker: 6 Pts, 3 Ast, 3-6 FG
Richards: 4 Pts
Durant: 2 Pts, 1-3 FG
Aldama: 11 Pts, 4-4 FG, 3-3 3P
E-book a little bit sluggish to rise up after that final fall, acquired up holding his left decrease again/hip – 10:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Why is Kevin Durant such an amazing scorer? Dirk, Hakeem, Nique, Steph and Dame break it down as he’s 26 factors shy of reaching 30K profession factors (w/video) #Suns #NBA azcentral.com/story/sports/n… by way of @azcentral – 9:59 PM
Why is Kevin Durant such an amazing scorer? Dirk, Hakeem, Nique, Steph and Dame break it down as he’s 26 factors shy of reaching 30K profession factors (w/video) #Suns #NBA azcentral.com/story/sports/n… by way of @azcentral – 9:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns beginning lineup vs. Grizzlies:
Tyus Jones
Devin Booker
Kevin Durant
Bol Bol
Nick Richards #Suns – 9:39 PM
Suns beginning lineup vs. Grizzlies:
Tyus Jones
Devin Booker
Kevin Durant
Bol Bol
Nick Richards #Suns – 9:39 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
We requested 5 NBA greats what makes Kevin Durant a particular scorer. Right here’s what they stated (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… by way of @azcentral – 6:11 PM
We requested 5 NBA greats what makes Kevin Durant a particular scorer. Right here’s what they stated (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… by way of @azcentral – 6:11 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Gamers to common 20/5/5 as a Warrior:
Kevin Durant
Rick Barry
and Jimmy Buckets. pic.x.com/t9Nah98AkK – 2:21 PM
Gamers to common 20/5/5 as a Warrior:
Kevin Durant
Rick Barry
and Jimmy Buckets. pic.x.com/t9Nah98AkK – 2:21 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mike Budenholzer on how Kevin Durant has processed commerce rumors: “How folks course of and take into consideration issues and the way lengthy it takes, there’s not a script. So I feel Kevin’s in an excellent place along with his teammates, with coaches, in the present day in observe….He’s simply been an amazing chief for us” pic.x.com/mxXrK0OMRI – 12:06 PM
Mike Budenholzer on how Kevin Durant has processed commerce rumors: “How folks course of and take into consideration issues and the way lengthy it takes, there’s not a script. So I feel Kevin’s in an excellent place along with his teammates, with coaches, in the present day in observe….He’s simply been an amazing chief for us” pic.x.com/mxXrK0OMRI – 12:06 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
On Kevin Durant’s feedback about final week’s commerce rumors, his future in Phoenix, the present state of the Suns, and what he’d like everybody to deal with as an alternative of, properly, what everybody’s been centered on: bit.ly/4gDLSH3 – 11:03 AM
On Kevin Durant’s feedback about final week’s commerce rumors, his future in Phoenix, the present state of the Suns, and what he’d like everybody to deal with as an alternative of, properly, what everybody’s been centered on: bit.ly/4gDLSH3 – 11:03 AM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Patrick Mahomes is a part of a bid to convey a WNBA group to Kansas Metropolis. Kevin Durant is attempting to convey one to Austin.
A narrative with @benpickman on the cities which have made formal bids with the league for a WNBA growth group after final month’s deadline: nytimes.com/athletic/61276… – 10:17 AM
Patrick Mahomes is a part of a bid to convey a WNBA group to Kansas Metropolis. Kevin Durant is attempting to convey one to Austin.
A narrative with @benpickman on the cities which have made formal bids with the league for a WNBA growth group after final month’s deadline: nytimes.com/athletic/61276… – 10:17 AM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Patrick Mahomes is a part of a bid to convey a WNBA group to Kansas Metropolis. Kevin Durant is attempting to convey one to Austin. A narrative with @benpickman on the cities which have made formal bids with the league for a WNBA growth group after final month’s deadline
nytimes.com/athletic/61276… – 8:17 AM
Patrick Mahomes is a part of a bid to convey a WNBA group to Kansas Metropolis. Kevin Durant is attempting to convey one to Austin. A narrative with @benpickman on the cities which have made formal bids with the league for a WNBA growth group after final month’s deadline
nytimes.com/athletic/61276… – 8:17 AM
Extra on this storyline
Gerald Bourguet: I requested Kevin Durant concerning the standing ovation from Suns followers after this final week: “The group’s been nice ever since I’ve been right here….I never felt that the fans wasn’t supporting me or anything to that nature, so I’m glad that they showed up and showed out tonight” -via x.com / February 12, 2025
Gerald Bourguet: “He’s probably the most incredible shot-maker I’ve ever been around.” I requested Mike Budenholzer to explain what makes Kevin Durant such an unstoppable scorer: pic.x.com/pniRwKeiqR -via Twitter @GeraldBourguet / February 12, 2025
Gerald Bourguet: Devin Booker on Kevin Durant’s 30,000 points: “I’ve always said that that’s my favorite player….That’s a testament to the hard work, to the inventor of the nickname ‘hooper,’ that individuals use too loosely. He breeds it, he lives it, he shits it. That is his recreation, and he reveals it” -via Bluesky / February 12, 2025
