Kevin Durant Surpasses Wilt Chamberlain on All-Time Scoring List
Kevin Durant Passes Wilt Chamberlain on Career Scoring List
Kevin Durant’s latest milestone has rewritten another line of NBA history, as the veteran forward moved past Wilt Chamberlain on the league’s all-time scoring list. Entering the night needing just 15 points to eclipse Chamberlain’s legendary 31,419 total, Durant methodically chipped away before a smooth third-quarter jumper pushed him to 31,422 career points. That single shot, a familiar pull-up born from countless repetitions, symbolized nearly two decades of elite efficiency, durability, and scoring artistry against every defensive scheme imaginable.
What This Milestone Means for Durant’s Legacy
Surpassing Chamberlain elevates Durant into the inner circle of all-time scorers, alongside icons like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Dirk Nowitzki. It reinforces his status not only as a prolific bucket-getter, but as a complete offensive engine capable of carrying franchises deep into June. For younger fans, this moment frames Durant as their generation’s benchmark, a living reference point when future scorers chase history.
About the People Mentioned
Kevin Durant
Kevin Wayne Durant (born September 29, 1988) is an American professional basketball player currently playing as a power forward for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. He is widely recognized as one of the best scorers in NBA history, ranking eighth on the career scoring list. Durant played one season of college basketball at Texas, where he won multiple awards including the Naismith College Player of the Year as a freshman. Durant was selected second overall by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 2007 NBA draft. He remained with the franchise as it became the Oklahoma City Thunder, leading them to the 2012 NBA Finals and winning the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in the 2013–2014 season. In 2016, he signed with the Golden State Warriors, where he won two NBA championships and earned two NBA Finals MVP awards in 2017 and 2018. Durant suffered a significant Achilles tendon injury during the 2019 NBA Finals, sidelining him for more than a year. After recovering, Durant joined the Brooklyn Nets as a free agent in 2019 but requested a trade in 2022 due to disagreements with the team. He was traded to the Phoenix Suns in 2023 and then to the Houston Rockets in July 2025. Throughout his career, Durant has been selected 15 times as an NBA All-Star, earned four NBA scoring titles, won two NBA All-Star Game MVPs, and four Olympic gold medals with the U.S. national team. In 2021, he was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, highlighting his enduring impact on the sport[1][2][3][4].
About the Organizations Mentioned
NBA
## Overview The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the premier professional basketball league in the world, featuring 30 teams—29 based in the United States and one in Canada[1]. Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, the NBA is recognized as one of the major professional sports leagues in North America and is the second-wealthiest by revenue, trailing only the National Football League (NFL)[1]. NBA players are among the highest-paid athletes globally, reflecting the league’s commercial success and global appeal[1]. ## History The NBA was established in 1949 through the merger of the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and the National Basketball League (NBL), though it traces its official founding to the BAA’s 1946 inception[1]. A pivotal moment came in 1976 with the NBA-ABA merger, which expanded the league by four franchises and helped solidify its dominance in American basketball[1]. The league’s regular season traditionally runs from October to April, with each team playing 82 games, followed by a playoff tournament culminating in the NBA Finals in June[1]. ## Key Achievements The Boston Celtics hold the record for the most NBA championships, with 18 titles, most recently in 2024[1][3]. The Oklahoma City Thunder are the reigning champions, having won the 2025 NBA Finals—their first title since relocating from Seattle[1][3]. The NBA has also produced iconic individual achievements: LeBron James is the all-time leading scorer, and Russell Westbrook holds the record for most triple-doubles[3]. The league’s global reach is reflected in its massive fan base, social media presence, and international player recruitment. ## Current Status and Innovations The 2025–26 season marks the NBA’s 80th anniversary and introduces new broadcast partnerships with ESPN, NBC, and Amazon Prime Video, signaling a major shift in sports media distribution[2]. The league continues to
