Durant Shatters Records, Surpasses Chamberlain in Historic NBA Milestone—What’s Next for the Superstar?

Kevin Durant just etched his name deeper into NBA lore, surpassing the legendary Wilt Chamberlain on the all-time scoring list – a milestone that reflects not just talent but relentless perseverance. At 37, Durant’s career tally now stands at 31,435 points, slotting him seventh among basketball’s scoring elite. Yet, despite his impressive 30-point performance, the Houston Rockets couldn’t clinch a victory, falling 111-105 to the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center. Wilt’s legacy looms large—he’s the sole player to ever drop 100 points in a single game, a two-time champ who set an average of 50.4 points per game back in ’62 and held the scoring crown until his 1973 retirement. Seeing Durant both pay homage to and leap past such a titan is, frankly, spellbinding—but the chase for greatness is far from over, especially with LeBron James sitting comfortably at the top with 42,601 points. It’s moments like these that remind me how even the deepest wells of skill haven’t run dry in the NBA. LEARN MORE

Kevin Durant moved past the great Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA all-time scoring list but his 30 points could not guide the Houston Rockets to a win against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Durant, 37, has 31,435 points in his career and is now seventh on the all-time list. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers leads the way with 42,601.

The Trail Blazers triumphed 111-105 at Moda Center in Portland.

Chamberlain, who died in 1999, is the only player to score 100 points in an NBA game and was a two-time champion with the Philadelphia 76ers and the Lakers.

In 1962 he averaged a record 50.4 points a game, and was the leading NBA scorer when he retired in 1973.

“You see the numbers. You just can’t comprehend somebody putting up 50 a game with 25 rebounds,” Durant said before Friday’s game.

“You want to compete with that and try to match that as much as you can.

“It’s amazing just being in the top 10 with him, but to have the opportunity to pass him up, it’s pretty sweet.”

Giannis Antetokounmpo blocked a shot by James and stole the ball from him on consecutive possessions in the final minute as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Lakers 105-101 in LA to claim a fifth win in seven games.

Stephen Curry finished with 27 points and a season-high 10 assists as the Golden State Warriors triumphed 137-103 at home against the Sacramento Kings.

The Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 21-point deficit in the second half to win 117-116 at the Memphis Grizzlies.