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Kevin Durant credits 'teammates who passed me the ball' after scoring 29,000 points | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors


Kevin Durant credits 'teammates who passed me the ball' after scoring 29,000 points | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

INGLEWOOD, CA – OCTOBER 23: Kevin Durant #35 and Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns talk during the game against the LA Clippers at the Intuit Dome on October 23, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant paid tribute to his teammates throughout his career after surpassing 29,000 point totals on Saturday night.

“I have to give credit to the people who have helped me since I was a kid,” Durant said, according to the Associated Press (h/t ESPN). “Teammates who passed me the ball, set up screens for me, coaches who set up plays for me.”

Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to reach 29,000 points in the Suns' 114-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. He finished the game with 31 points, nine rebounds and two assists while shooting 10-21 from the field and making four three-pointers.

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With these 3, Kevin Durant surpasses 29,000 career points, becoming only the 8th player in NBA history to reach this mark! 👏 pic.twitter.com/e6qT9O0Wo2

Durant is known for his goalscoring abilities. He has the ability to remain efficient from all areas of the field while using his height to outrun smaller defenders and thwart shots.

The former MVP owns a career average of 27.3 points per game sixth best mark in NBA history and the third-best point total among players who have competed in at least 1,000 contests.

Durant's efficiency makes his volume score even more impressive, as he has 50.1/38.7/88.4 shot splits since being drafted No. 2 overall in the 2007 draft.

He was also surrounded by several All-Star teammates throughout his career, starting with Russell Westbrook and James Harden with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Durant also had the opportunity to play alongside Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green and win two championships with the Golden State Warriors.

The 36-year-old teamed up with Kyrie Irving and reunited with Harden with the Brooklyn Nets before teaming up with Devin Booker in Phoenix after a blockbuster trade in February 2023.

While Durant's own scoring prowess was the main reason for his historic performance on Saturday, he also acknowledged the teammates and coaches who supported him on his basketball journey.

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