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Kevin Durant Poised to Surpass Jordan in Scoring

3/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Kevin Durant is on track to surpass Michael Jordan for 14th place on the all-time National Basketball Association (NBA) scoring list.
Durant holds the record for facing 1,846 opponents in NBA history.
He has earned a career total of $583,949,426, the most in NBA history.
Durant has experienced the most All-Star game losses, totaling 11.
This milestone adds to the ongoing narrative of player achievements.

History

Historical Context

The NBA introduced the three-point line in 1984, revolutionizing scoring and strategies, with stars like Larry Bird and Magic Johnson leading the way. This change increased scoring averages and transformed player roles. Today, Kevin Durant's pursuit of surpassing Michael Jordan for 14th on the all-time scoring list highlights the ongoing evolution of the game and the financial impact of modern athletes, with Durant earning $583 million.

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Story summary

Kevin Durant is on track to surpass Michael Jordan for 14th place on the all-time National Basketball Association (NBA) scoring list.
Durant holds the record for facing 1,846 opponents in NBA history.
He has earned a career total of $583,949,426, the most in NBA history.
Durant has experienced the most All-Star game losses, totaling 11.
This milestone adds to the ongoing narrative of player achievements.

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