Kevin Durant Quietly Adds Another Historic Milestone to His Legendary Career
If you were watching the Houston Rockets take on the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night, you might have missed it in real time. There was no long pause, no dramatic celebration, and no moment where the game stopped cold. But with just one simple assist early in the matchup, Kevin Durant quietly stepped into another exclusive chapter of NBA history.
That first assist of the night pushed Durant to 5,000 career assists, and almost immediately, the NBA made it official. With that milestone, Durant became the third-fastest player in league history to reach the rare combination of 30,000 points, 5,000 rebounds, and 5,000 assists. Only two names sit ahead of him on that list, and they are exactly who you would expect: Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Jordan reached the mark in 960 games, LeBron in 1,107, and Durant followed in 1,147 games. When your name is mentioned alongside those two, the significance tends to speak for itself.
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What made the moment even more impressive was how casually it happened. Durant wasn’t forcing plays or chasing numbers. He was simply playing his game. By halftime, he had logged 20 minutes on the floor, shooting an efficient 4-for-7, scoring 12 points, while also piling up four assists and seven rebounds. The Rockets, meanwhile, held a comfortable double-digit lead over the Kings, showing that Durant’s impact was being felt across the board, not just in the box score.
At 37 years old, Durant continues to redefine what longevity looks like for a superstar. into the game, he had already appeared in 23 contests this season and was shooting over 50 percent from the field while knocking down 44 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc. His averages — 25.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists — would be considered elite for any player, let alone someone deep into his second decade in the league.
This level of production isn’t new, either. Last season, during his final stretch with the Phoenix Suns, Durant played 62 games and delivered another All-Star caliber campaign, posting 26.6 points, six rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. That consistency is why he continues to find himself in All-Star conversations year after year, even after a long streak was briefly interrupted in the 2022–23 season.
What stands out most is that Durant still doesn’t look like a player slowing down. Records continue to fall, milestones keep adding up, and nights like this one serve as reminders that history is still being written. As the 2025–26 season unfolds, it wouldn’t be surprising if this milestone turns out to be just another stop on a much longer historic run.
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