DeRozan overtakes Vince Carter on the NBA's historic scoring leaderboard

During the Sacramento Kings' clash against the Denver Nuggets, DeMar DeRozan passed Vince Carter on the NBA all-time scoring list. In his seventeenth season, his second with Sacramento, DeRozan confirmed his reputation as a versatile scorer, lethal mainly from mid-range. Entering with 25,723 career points in 1,211 games, the veteran needed six points to overtake Carter’s 25,728, a milestone reached during play.

In twenty-one minutes, DeRozan posted eleven points, three rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block, shooting efficiently: 4-of-7 from the field, 1-of-1 from deep, and 2-of-2 free throws. This solid output allowed him to climb the historic rankings, cementing his status among the league's elite scorers. This achievement represents a symbolic moment for the Kings and DeRozan, who continues writing records while leading his determined team with vast experience. Ahead of him currently stand Steph Curry, still active with 25,832 points, and Kevin Garnett holding 26,071 points.