Kevin Durant achieves 30,000 points, becoming the 8th player in NBA history

Kevin Durant, who plays for the Phoenix Suns, reached the 30,000-point milestone in his career during the game, becoming the eighth player in NBA history to achieve this achievement.

Durant achieved this feat with a free throw late in the third quarter of the Phoenix Suns' 119-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Durant contributed 34 points, 3 assists and 3 rebounds in the game.

After the game, Durant was interviewed and mentioned the 30,000-point milestone. Durant said: "It is a great honor to be classified with those players who have promoted the development of the game."

"My goal every day is to reach my full potential and maximize my career. To be mentioned in the same breath as these guys means I must be doing something right."

Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer praised Durant, saying, "It's a special experience for everyone who gets to work with him every day. We're all in awe of what he's doing."

"His work ethic, his time, his attention to detail and his hard work translated into these 30,000 points. He's a special player and a special person."

The players who have achieved 30,000 points in NBA history are:

1. LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers, 41,623 points)

2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,387 points)

3. Karl Malone (36,928 points)

4. Kobe Bryant (33,643 points)

5. Michael Jordan (32,929 points)

6. Dirk Nowitzki (31,560 points)

7. Wilt Chamberlain (31,419 points)