NBA, Durant sets record: surpassed 30,000 career points

Suns defeated by Grizzlies but KD makes history

He needed only 26 points to reach 30,000 career points. He scored 34 against the Grizzlies. They were not enough to win the game (119-112 the final for Memphis) but the'entry into the exclusive club è succeeded. KD è became the'eighth player in NBA history to reach (and surpass) 30,000 points scored.

The club è consists of absolute legends, namely LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Dirk Nowitzki and Wilt Chamberlain. Now, the Suns ace is also part of the small and prestigious group. At the end of the historic match, Griizzlies outfielder Ja Morant honored Kevin Durant with the match ball.

"A true honor to be in the same category as those players who helped shape the game and make it more and more special. That è always been my goal, to get the most out of myself every day and do my best in my career", KD’s words reported by ESPN.

In the other games of the night, another heavy misstep by Philadelphia, beaten by Toronto in a sprint (106-103 the final). New York gives no chance to Indiana: 128-115). Finally, Detroit easily disposed of Chicago: 132-92 the final score (eight points scored for Fontecchio, who started from the bench).