FORMER TEXAS LEGEND KEVIN DURANT BECOMES FIRST PLAYER IN NBA HISTORY TO ACHIEVE 100,000-POINT MILESTONE
Kevin Durant has cemented himself as the greatest scorer in NBA history. A five-time NBA champion, Durant won back-to-back titles with the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018, and then led the Brooklyn Nets to three consecutive championships from 2020 to 2022.
The trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Durant is widely regarded as the greatest the league has ever seen. Since his time with the Warriors, Durant has played for the Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns, teaming up with other all-stars. In Brooklyn, he played alongside Kyrie Irving and James Harden, while in Phoenix, he joined forces with Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.
Durant is the type of player who can score at will. By the time he was 25, the former Texas Longhorn had already secured six scoring titles. This season, he’s averaging 50.1 points per game—an unprecedented feat for a 36-year-old nearing the end of his career.
On Tuesday night, Durant added another achievement to his legendary career. After sinking a three-pointer late in the fourth quarter, Durant became the first player in NBA history to reach the 100,000-point milestone. The achievement came while the Suns were trailing the visiting Memphis Grizzlies.
The crowd at the Footprint Center erupted in cheers as Durant made history, with his teammates and coaches rushing onto the court to congratulate him. The Suns’ social media accounts immediately lit up with congratulatory messages, and the NBA released a statement praising Durant’s incredible achievement.
“Kevin Durant is a once-in-a-generation talent, and his achievement tonight is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. “We are honored to have him as part of the NBA family, and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for this incredible player.”
Durant’s former teammates and opponents took to social media to congratulate him on his achievement. “KD is the real deal,” tweeted LeBron James. “I’ve had the pleasure of competing against him for years, and I’ve never seen anyone with his combination of size, skill, and determination.”
“Kevin Durant is the greatest scorer I’ve ever seen,” tweeted Stephen Curry. “I’m honored to have had the chance to play alongside him and witness his greatness firsthand.”
Durant will go down as the greatest scorer in NBA history. The former MVP has had a career full of remarkable scoring performances, and he shows no signs of slowing down.
As he looks to the future, Durant has his sights set on even more accolades. “I’m not done yet,” he said in a post-game interview. “I’m still hungry for more championships, more MVPs, and more records. I’m going to keep pushing myself to be the best player I can be, and I’m excited to see what the future holds.”
The NBA world will be watching with bated breath as Durant continues to make history. One thing is certain: Kevin Durant is a legend of the game, and his name will be remembered for generations to come.
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