Kevin Durant Climbs NBA’s All-Time Games Played List in Phoenix Showdown

In a riveting Tuesday evening matchup, the Phoenix Suns welcomed the Sacramento Kings to Arizona, where NBA star Kevin Durant marked his 1,019th career game. 

This significant achievement propelled Durant past Hall of Famer Joe Dumars, securing sole possession of the 136th spot on the NBA’s all-time regular-season games played list. With Nicolas Batum’s record of 1,021 games as the next milestone, Durant’s remarkable journey continues.

Entering the game with impressive season averages of 29.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.1 blocks, Durant showcased his prowess on the court, boasting a shooting accuracy of 52.6% from the field and 46.9% from three-point range in 32 games.

As the Suns maintain their position as the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 21-18 record in 39 games, their recent triumph against the Portland Trail Blazers underscores their current momentum. Durant, contributing 21 points, five rebounds, and six assists in 38 minutes, played a pivotal role in their victory.

Following the Kings’ encounter, the Suns are set to face Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday evening in Louisiana. Durant, now in his second season with the Suns after a trade from the Brooklyn Nets in February, has left an indelible mark on the league, having also played for the Oklahoma City Thunder/Seattle SuperSonics and the Golden State Warriors. 

His illustrious career boasts averages of 27.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.1 blocks per contest, with impressive shooting percentages of 50.0% from the field and 38.7% from beyond the arc.