Battles on the basketball court are always passionate, and every game can be an important page in a player's glorious history. In a game between the Suns and the Magic on January 29, Beijing time, Durant failed to play well on the court, scoring only 15 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. This game saw Durant's career regular season total score exceed 28,000 points, becoming the 10th player in NBA history to achieve this feat.
It took Durant 1,025 games to accomplish the feat and set a record for the fourth-fewest games in history. So, let's take a look back at the number of games played by 10 other 28,000-point players in NBA history and see their basketball journeys.
The tenth all-time is Dirk Nowitzki, who scored 28,000 points in 1,259 games against the Thunder on April 2, 2015. The legendary star has made a mark in the NBA with his excellent shooting skills and leadership.
The ninth is Carmelo Anthony "Melon". In the game on January 29, 2022, the Lakers played against the Hornets, and Anthony took 1,238 games to reach the milestone of his career with an excellent scoring performance. The scorer once made his mark in the league and became one of the legends in the hearts of fans.
Eighth all-time is Shaquille O'Neal, who scored more than 28,000 points in just 1,154 games against the Raptors on January 20, 2010. As an interior superstar, O'Neal's dominance on the court is unmatched.
The seventh is "Black Mamba" Kobe Bryant. In the game on January 2, 2012, the Lakers played the Nuggets, and Bryant used 1,109 games to complete the feat of 28,000 points. The legendary star has become a legend in Lakers history with his impeccable skills and decisive performance in the decisive moments.
Sixth in history is Carl Malone, who scored 28,000 points in 1,070 games against the SuperSonics on February 21, 1999. The "Postman" left an indelible basketball mark with his steady performance and indomitable fighting spirit.
The fifth is LeBron James. In the Feb. 5, 2017 game against the Knicks, James scored 28,000 points in 1,033 games. As an all-round player, James has been leading the team in the league with his excellent basketball all-round ability.
And fourth in history is today's protagonist, Kevin Durant. In today's game, he scored 28,000 points in 1,025 games, becoming the 10th player in NBA history to achieve this feat. Durant has always been known for his efficient scoring and all-round basketball skills, becoming one of the irreplaceable cores of the team.
The third is Karim Abdul-Jabbar. In the game on April 14, 1982, the Lakers lost to the Warriors, and Abdul-Jabbar used 1,008 games to complete the feat of 28,000 points. The basketball superstar stands out for his unstoppable hook and dominance.
The second is Michael Jordan. In the Jan. 16, 1998 game, the Bulls lost to the Philadelphia 76ers, and Jordan completed the feat of 28,000 points in 886 games. Jordan is known as one of the greatest players in basketball history, and his legend is deeply etched in the history of basketball.
In the end, the first in history was Wilt Chamberlain. In the 1970 Lakers victory over the Suns, Chamberlain scored 28,000 points in just 825 games. His dominance and unique style have made him one of the legends in basketball history, setting an immortal example for future generations.
Through the hard work and hard work of these basketball superstars, they have completed the feat of 28,000 points in different games, writing a glorious chapter in NBA history. Everyone's basketball journey is full of twists and turns, and every player has their own legend written in their own position. It's all a heartfelt tribute to the spirit of basketball and a lot of joy and memories for the fans. The outcome of this game may not have been Durant's hope, but his achievement of breaking 28,000 points has been in the spotlight. Just as every star has experienced successes and setbacks, behind these statistics are countless days and nights of perseverance and hard work. Durant's basketball career is a magnificent epic, and every score is a demonstration of his ability.
Looking back at these 10 28,000-point players in NBA history, they each shine their own light in different eras and teams. Dirk Nowitzki's classic style, Anthony's excellent shooting, O'Neal's interior deterrence, Kobe's ruthlessness, Malone's solid performance, James' all-around dominance, Durant's efficient scoring, Abdul-Jabbar's hook legend, Jordan's flyer stance, and Chamberlain's dominance, each has a unique basketball charm.
These stars are not just scoring machines on the court, every point they score carries perseverance in difficult situations, hard work in glory, and is an indelible mark in basketball history. In this seemingly impetuous era, looking back on the past, we seem to be able to hear the voices of these legends and feel the hard work of that generation of stars for the basketball career.
Everyone's journey is unrepeatable, and Durant, as one of them, wrote his own chapter in history through an inconspicuous 15 points in an ordinary game. This game may not be the most impressive, but it is this perseverance in the ordinary that makes him the 10th player with 28,000 points in history.
The charm of basketball is that every player can find their place on the court and create their own legend. Whether it's Nowitzki's floating, or Anthony's firepower, everyone has left an indelible mark on this huge basketball family. They are not only the heroes on the court, but also the fans to dedicate an exciting basketball feast.
The world is a better place because of basketball, and every superstar on the court is a twinkling star on the basketball planet. Durant, like his predecessors, has left a strong mark on NBA history with his own strength. Although he lost this game, he made history and will forever be engraved in the annals of basketball history. The beauty of basketball stems from the legend created by the blood, sweat and hard work of this generation of stars.
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