Kevin Durant has etched his name deeper into NBA history. On January 9, 2026, Rockets star passed Wilt Chamberlain on the league’s career scoring list. Durant hit a 3-pointer in the third quarter of Houston’s game in Portland to claim seventh all-time in regular season points.
Historic scoring milestone
Durant took the court needing 15 points to eclipse Chamberlain’s 31,419 career points. His go-ahead goal came with 7:57 left in the third quarter. By the end of the evening he had 31,422 points, officially passing Chamberlain.
Durant, 37 years old and in his 18th NBA season, is one of the most consistent scorers in basketball history. He is a 15-time All-Star and remains a force on offense nearly two decades after entering the league.
KEVIN DURANT GOES WANTS CHAMBERLAIN 7TH ON THE ALL-TIME SCORING LIST 🤩 pic.twitter.com/rcc0DtcwS2
— NBA (@NBA) January 10, 2026
NBA’s all-time scoring list
After Durant’s latest milestone, the league’s top scorers look like this:
Le Bron James – 42,575 points
Kareem Abdul Jabbar – 38,387
Carl Malone – 36,928
Kobe Bryant – 33,643
Michael Jordan – 32,292
Dirk Nowitzki – 31,560
Kevin Durant – 31,422
Wilt Chamberlain – 31,419
Durant is now ahead of one of basketball’s most iconic legends, showing his longevity. He also beat Chamberlain’s total in more games: he played 1,156 NBA games in his career, compared to Wilt’s 1,045.
What’s next on Durant’s radar
Next up for Durant is to pass Dirk Nowitzki into sixth place on the all-time list. Nowitzki’s score stands at 31,560 points, meaning Durant needs just over 100 to pass him.
Durant also surpassed the 8,000-rebound mark during the same game. His continued scoring and all-round play highlights a remarkable career that was still elite even in his late 30s.
Recognition from coaches and fans
Before the game, Rockets coach Ime Udoka spoke about Durant’s work ethic, saying, “No, I’m not surprised when you see the work ethic and what he does on a daily basis.” Portland’s coach Tiago Splitter, who coached Durant earlier in his career, also praised him and noted his continued excellence.
When the milestone was announced at the Portland arena, fans applauded and Durant received warm reactions. The moment closes a new chapter in one of the NBA’s most prolific scoring careers.
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