Kevin Durant etched his name deeper into NBA history Friday night, passing Kevin Garnett on the all-time field goals made list during a thrilling 123-112 Phoenix Suns victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The 15-time All-Star delivered a jaw-dropping 42-point performance, shooting 17-of-29 from the field, to secure the 13th spot with 10,508 career field goals-surpassing Garnett's 10,505. This milestone cements Durant's legacy as one of basketball's greatest scorers.
This milestone can give the Suns a much-needed spark with just eleven games to go in the regular season. After significantly underperforming since the All-Star break, the Suns have rattled off three straight wins, including a victory over a formidable opponent in the Cavaliers last night.
The game was a showcase of Durant's brilliance. Alongside six rebounds and eight assists, he drained 4-of-9 three-pointers, proving his versatility at 36 years old.
Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer praised Durant's "phenomenal" play against elite defenders, noting his ability to dominate from any spot on the court. With this performance, Durant now trails John Havlicek (10,513) by just five field goals, eyeing the 12th spot next.
Durant's climb up the list is no surprise. His career 50.1% field goal percentage, paired with a silky jumper and relentless scoring instinct, has fueled his rise past legends like Tim Duncan earlier this season.
As Durant continues his 17th season, averaging 27.2 points on 52.8% shooting, the question looms: can he chase down Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record of 15,837 field goals?
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This story was originally published March 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM.