Needing just fifteen points to claim seventh place from Wilt Chamberlain, Durant achieved the milestone during the third quarter of a loss against the Portland Trail Blazers. A three-pointer officially moved him past "The Stilt," the legendary 100-point man who totaled 31,419 points between 1959 and 1973. Before the match, Ime Udoka noted he was unsurprised given Durant’s relentless work ethic. Tiago Splitter added that witnessing Durant still average thirty points late in his career remains incredible, mirroring his own younger self.
Now holding 31,435 points, Durant is officially seventh in NBA history. While a massive achievement, surpassing a monumental icon like Chamberlain, who rewrote every possible record during the 1960s, makes this specific accomplishment truly extraordinary for the enduring superstar, proving his legacy among the absolute best.