Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant sat eight factors behind Shaquille O’Neal on the NBA’s all-time scoring checklist heading into Wednesday’s recreation in opposition to the Philadelphia 76ers. Happily, 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 taking pictures, 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 checklist.
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 properly.
“To start with, I need to say congratulations for passing me to grow to be eighth on the NBA’s all-time scoring checklist, properly deserved. However you already know it doesn’t cease right here. I most likely see you at—let’s see if you will get to No. 1,” O’Neal mentioned on the set of TNT’s Contained in the NBA.
“Congratulations, brother, job properly completed. I knew it was gonna get completed, if anyone was going to cross me, it was undoubtedly going to be you.”
" 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 checklist 🤝 pic.twitter.com/tuQEUHOgLx
— NBA (@NBA) March 21, 2024
Whereas it’s an enormous problem from Shaq, Durant has proven that he has loads left within the tank. Nonetheless, with LeBron James holding the No. 1 spot on the all-time scoring checklist with 40,179 factors, it’ll be an enormous climb to catch the guy future Corridor-of-Famer.
Subsequent up on the checklist for Durant is Wilt Chamberlain, who’s No. 7 general with 31,419 factors.
