Kevin Durant Could Surpass Michael Jordan in All-Time Scoring Next Season — If He Keeps This Pace
Kevin Durant is on the verge of making history — and Michael Jordan might be the next legend he passes. With the 2024–25 NBA season now in the books, Durant sits at a staggering 30,571 career points, placing him among the league’s all-time elite scorers. Only 1,721 points separate him from Jordan’s legendary 32,292-point total, a gap that could be closed in less than a season if Durant maintains his current scoring output.
Durant’s numbers tell the story. Even at age 36, he’s still producing like a superstar, averaging over 27 points per game during the past season. If that trend continues, he could reach Jordan’s total sometime in the second half of the upcoming season — possibly even before the All-Star break. That would place Durant in rare company, leapfrogging one of basketball’s most iconic figures in a category that defines greatness.
This isn’t just about passing Jordan on a list — it’s about cementing a legacy. Jordan’s scoring prowess was once thought untouchable. For decades, only a few players have even approached the 32,000-point mark. But Durant’s combination of elite shooting, length, and consistency has given him the kind of longevity required to reach such milestones.
Of course, nothing in the NBA is guaranteed. Health will be the biggest factor in Durant’s pursuit. He’s dealt with multiple injuries throughout his career, and one setback could delay or even derail his chase. Still, given how seamlessly he scores from all areas of the floor, even a slight dip in production could still keep him on track to surpass Jordan within the next season or two.
Some fans are already debating what this achievement would mean. Does passing Jordan in total points make Durant a better scorer historically? Or does Jordan’s higher career scoring average (30.1 points per game) keep him ahead in the conversation? The numbers will tell one story, but the debate will rage on — especially in the age of social media, where basketball fans live for GOAT arguments.
Durant himself has remained typically understated about milestones. He’s never been one to chase numbers for the sake of records, often saying that “the game will take care of itself” if he focuses on playing the right way. But make no mistake — when that moment comes, and he sinks the basket that officially moves him ahead of Jordan, the NBA world will take notice.
If all goes according to pace, the 2025–26 season could see Durant’s name etched even deeper into NBA history. And while LeBron James still sits far ahead at the top of the scoring mountain, Durant’s climb past Jordan will be another chapter in a career that already ranks among the most accomplished in basketball history.
For now, fans can only watch and wait. The question isn’t if Durant will pass Jordan — it’s when. And when it happens, expect the basketball world to explode with praise, comparisons, and perhaps a few heated arguments about who truly belongs on the Mount Rushmore of scoring greatness.
