Kevin Durant Made NBA History In Trail Blazers-Suns Game

Kevin Durant made NBA history during Saturday's game.

Oct 28, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) against the Los Angeles Lakers at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

UPDATE: The Suns won by a score of 103-97.

4 in a row! pic.twitter.com/zhggvJkbPe

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) November 3, 2024

On Saturday evening, the Phoenix Suns are playing the Portland Trail Blazers at home in Arizona.

Kevin Durant had eight points, four rebounds and one assist while shooting 3/7 from the field and 1/4 from the three-point range in his first ten minutes of playing time.

The 2014 MVP also made NBA history.

Via The Suns: "Certified Bucket Getter.

KD becomes just the 16th player in @NBA history to notch 10K field goals — joining LeBron James as the only active players to reach this milestone 👏"

Certified Bucket Getter.

KD becomes just the 16th player in @NBA history to notch 10K field goals — joining LeBron James as the only active players to reach this milestone 👏 pic.twitter.com/SLQIqeOlJ4

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) November 3, 2024

Fans reacted to the historic accomplishment.

@boredroomPope: "THIS REALLY MY GOAT"

THIS REALLY MY GOAT pic.twitter.com/hWjl6Yx3EX https://t.co/awc0n32y8j

— 🦅 (@boredroomPope) November 3, 2024

@JeffBadet__: "just now reaching 10K FG but top 8 on scoring list. pure efficient hooper!"

just now reaching 10K FG but top 8 on scoring list. pure efficient hooper! https://t.co/1LEnqRckBX

— Jeff Badet (@JeffBadet__) November 3, 2024

@chel_talksports: "PLEASE WIN FOR A KD RECORD"

PLEASE WIN FOR A KD RECORD https://t.co/8eTCDDLXrY

— Chel (@chel_talksports) November 3, 2024

At 36, Durant still remains among the best players in the NBA.

He came into the evening with averages of 26.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.8 blocks per contest while shooting 53.4% from the field and 46.2% from the three-point range in five games.

Oct 31, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots against Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) during the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Suns are 4-1 in their first five games after most recently defeating the Los Angeles Clippers (on the road) by a score of 125-119.

Durant finished with 18 points, five rebounds, four assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 7/13 from the field and 2/4 from the three-point range in 39 minutes.

Following Portland, the Suns will host the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday evening in Arizona.

Oct 28, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) against Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Durant is in his 17th NBA season.

He has also spent time with the Thunder, Warriors and Nets.