Kevin Durant Passes Wilt Chamberlain for Seventh on NBA All-Time Scoring List

Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns surpassed Wilt Chamberlain for seventh place on the NBA's career scoring list on Friday night during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Oregon.Durant achieved this milestone by hitting a 3-pointer in the third quarter, bringing his career total to 31,422 points. Chamberlain held the seventh spot with 31,419 points.Durant, aged 35, is currently in his 17th NBA season and is a 13-time All-Star. He also exceeded 8,000 career rebounds during the same game.Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel commented on Durant's impending milestone before the game, stating that it did not amaze him given Durant's work ethic.Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups recalled being impressed by Durant as a young player with Oklahoma City, noting his consistent high-scoring performances throughout his career.When the achievement was announced at the Moda Center, Durant received applause from fans and a hug from Billups.Dirk Nowitzki is sixth on the career scoring list with 31,560 points.