Kevin Durant passed Hall of Fame big man Tim Duncan for 15th on the league’s all-time scoring list on Monday, The Nets’ superstar forward accomplished the feat with his trademark mid-range jumper against Cleveland.
In addition to passing Duncan in all-time points, Durant also leap-frogged Kobe Bryant for 21st in career 3-pointers made on Monday night.
Durant, who won four scoring titles in the 2010s and a pair of championships with the Warriors, has defied age and injuries since being signed and traded to the Brooklyn Nets in 2019. Since returning from a torn Achilles with Golden State, Durant is averaging 29.0 points on 53.5% shooting over the last three seasons, including 39.7% from deep and 90.7% from the free throw line.
The 12-time All-Star and former MVP is at the forefront of Brooklyn’s mid-season surge. The Nets entered Monday’s nationally televised game against the Cavaliers riding an eight-game win streak, including a pair of victories over the two most recent NBA champions in Golden State and Milwaukee.
