BREAKING: Kevin Durant Made NBA History In Mavs-Suns Game

Kevin Durant made NBA history during Saturday's game.

Oct 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) moves the ball against Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) in the first half of the home opener at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

UPDATE: The Suns won by a score of 114-102.

"I got more to do."

KD after eclipsing 29,000 career points 🔥 https://t.co/65D51u8RhF pic.twitter.com/PvMxLk6WeK

— NBA (@NBA) October 27, 2024

On Saturday evening, the Phoenix Suns are hosting the Dallas Mavericks in Arizona.

Kevin Durant had 26 points, eight rebounds, two assists and one block while shooting 9/19 from the field and 4/8 from the three-point range in his first 34 minutes.

The 2014 MVP also made NBA history by becoming just the eighth player to reach 29,000 career points.

Via The Suns: "29K for KD!

@KDTrey5 becomes just the 8th player in @NBA history to score 29,000 career points 👏"

29K for KD!@KDTrey5 becomes just the 8th player in @NBA history to score 29,000 career points 👏 pic.twitter.com/XPKOo1KWYq

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) October 27, 2024

Durant is still among the best players in the NBA despite turning 36 last month.

Through his first two games of the new season, he is averaging 27.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 55.9% from the field and 50.0% from the three-point range.

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

— NBA (@NBA) October 27, 2024

The former Texas star was the second pick in the 2007 NBA Draft after one season of college basketball.

In addition to the Suns, he has also spent time with the Brooklyn Nets, Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors over 17 seasons.

His career averages are 27.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks per contest while shooting 50.1% from the field and 38.7% from the three-point range.

Kevin Durant has OFFICIALLY joined the 29k points club!

He becomes the 8th person in NBA history to achieve this 👨‍🍳 pic.twitter.com/DY2I4gQmR4

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 27, 2024

As for the Suns, they are 1-1 in their first two games.

Most recently, they lost to Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers by a score of 123-116 (in California).

Following Dallas, the Suns will host the Lakers on Monday evening in Arizona.