Kevin Durant has recently moved up to the 8th position on the NBA's all-time scoring list, surpassing Shaquille O'Neal, with analysts suggesting he could reach 30,000 points possibly next year. Paul Pierce remarked on Durant's potential to have scored 40K points if not for injuries, highlighting his consistency and the possibility of playing into his 40s. Shaquille O'Neal congratulated Durant through a video message, expressing pride in being surpassed by him. The NBA and its community celebrated Durant's achievement, with his iconic jumper securing his new ranking. The current scoring leader is LeBron James, with 40,179 points, indicating Durant's potential to climb further up the ranks.
The Big Fella's message to KD after passing him on the all-time scoring list 💯 https://t.co/3WBKsI6TVI
NBA career scoring leaders 1. LeBron James 40,179 2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387 3. Karl Malone 36,928 4. Kobe Bryant 33,643 5. Michael Jordan 32,292 6. Dirk Nowitzki 31,560 7. Wilt Chamberlain 31,419 8. Kevin Durant 28,603* *with 5 mins left in Wednesday's third quarter.
Shaq's message to KD: "Job well done. I knew it was gonna get done. If anyone was gonna pass me, it's definitely gonna be you." 👏 https://t.co/ctKdQOw2DE https://t.co/eZpEnzyQLc
The signature KD jumper that moved him past Shaq! 🪣 https://t.co/So86iQhh7q
It's remarkable that 40 years ago Wilt was the NBA's all-time leading scorer. Six have passed him since, starting with Kareem in April 84 Durant could get to 30K next year, Lord willing. Maybe next season or 2 yrs from now, he passes Wilt? Wild. https://t.co/Oq56ylkeXC
Kevin Durant keeps moving on up 📈 https://t.co/Gy7uuMgz5h
Shaq applauds Kevin Durant during a video message after KD passed Shaq to move into eighth on the NBA’s career scoring list. https://t.co/MyNQoDsCUU
Congrats to @KDTrey5 of the @Suns for moving to 8th on the all-time scoring list! https://t.co/5mG65h0U8d
Paul Pierce says KD would’ve been close to getting 40K points if he never got injured. “It’s amazing, his consistency and durability at that age… He’s going to play into his 40’s too.” (via @KevinGarnett5KG) https://t.co/tQ3WOPQKSG