Who did Kevin Durant pass on the all-time NBA scoring list?

Kevin Durant passed Dirk Nowitzki to become the sixth-highest scorer in NBA history.

What did Dirk Nowitzki say to Kevin Durant?

Dirk Nowitzki congratulated Kevin Durant in a video, playfully joking about being passed but praising his scoring ability.

Who is Kevin Durant trying to pass next on the scoring list?

After surpassing Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Durant is now aiming to overtake Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list.

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KD Surpasses Nowitzki: Rockets Star Reaches New Scoring High

19 Jan

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Summary

Kevin Durant now ranks sixth on the NBA All-Time scoring list.
Dirk Nowitzki humorously congratulated Durant via video message.
Durant aims to surpass Michael Jordan's career scoring total next.

KD Surpasses Nowitzki: Rockets Star Reaches New Scoring High

Kevin Durant has ascended to sixth place on the NBA's All-Time scoring list, surpassing legendary Dallas Mavericks player Dirk Nowitzki. This significant achievement occurred during Sunday's game where Durant netted 18 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, bringing his career total to 31,562 points, just edging out Nowitzki's 31,560. The Rockets secured a 119-110 victory, marking their first back-to-back wins of 2026.

In a unique display of sportsmanship, Nowitzki sent a video message congratulating Durant. He humorously stated he was "not super happy" about being passed but quickly followed with sincere admiration for Durant's scoring prowess. Nowitzki described Durant as one of the purest scorers ever, highlighting his seven-foot frame combined with guard-like skills, making him nearly impossible to defend one-on-one.