Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant sat eight factors behind Shaquille O’Neal on the NBA’s all-time scoring listing heading into Wednesday’s recreation towards the Philadelphia 76ers. Thankfully, the followers in attendance didn’t should sweat it out for too lengthy.
Durant cleared the mark with ease, ending with 22 factors on 10-of-18 capturing, and led his crew to a 115–102 victory. He now has 28,610 factors all-time, leaping Shaq (28,596) for the No. 8 spot on the listing.
After being surpassed by Durant, the previous Los Angeles Lakers star was all class, sending a message to Durant and likewise issuing a problem as nicely.
“To begin with, I need to say congratulations for passing me to turn out to be eighth on the NBA’s all-time scoring listing, nicely deserved. However you recognize it doesn’t cease right here. I in all probability see you at—let’s see if you will get to No. 1,” O’Neal stated on the set of TNT’s Contained in the NBA.
“Congratulations, brother, job nicely executed. I knew it was gonna get executed, if anyone was going to move me, it was undoubtedly going to be you.”
"You already know it doesn't cease right here… let's see if you will get to [1st all-time]"Shaq congratulates KD on passing him for eighth on the all-time scoring listing 🤝 pic.twitter.com/tuQEUHOgLx
— NBA (@NBA) March 21, 2024
Whereas it’s a giant problem from Shaq, Durant has proven that he has loads left within the tank. Nevertheless, with LeBron James holding the No. 1 spot on the all-time scoring listing with 40,179 factors, it’ll be a giant climb to catch the guy future Corridor-of-Famer.
Subsequent up on the listing for Durant is Wilt Chamberlain, who’s No. 7 general with 31,419 factors.