Rockets Star Kevin Durant Unfazed by Lack of 60-Point Games

The 19-year NBA veteran is more focused on sustained excellence than single-game scoring records.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 4:51pm

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Houston Rockets All-Star forward Kevin Durant is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history, but he has never recorded a 60-point game. Durant explained that he is more interested in maintaining his consistent, high-level production over the long haul of his career rather than chasing individual scoring milestones. Despite never reaching the 60-point mark, Durant has accomplished numerous other impressive statistical feats, including being the only player to finish a season with a 56/40/92 shooting split.

Why it matters

Durant's approach highlights how some of the NBA's all-time greats prioritize sustained excellence and team success over individual scoring records. In an era where flashy single-game performances often dominate the headlines, Durant's focus on efficiency, longevity, and winning sets him apart and underscores his unique perspective on basketball greatness.

The details

Durant, who is in his 19th NBA season, has a career-high of 55 points in a game. However, he has never scored 60 points in a single contest. Durant explained that his goal is to be "consistently great" rather than chase individual scoring milestones. He noted that he is more interested in his overall statistical legacy, such as being one of only two players (along with LeBron James) to average 25+ points per game for more than 12 seasons. Durant also pointed out that he reached 32,000 career points faster than any player other than Michael Jordan, emphasizing his sustained excellence over a long period of time.

  • Durant is in his 19th NBA season.

The players

Kevin Durant

A 19-year NBA veteran and All-Star forward for the Houston Rockets, known as one of the greatest scorers in league history.

LeBron James

A fellow NBA All-Star and one of the only other players, along with Durant, to average 25+ points per game for more than 12 seasons.

Michael Jordan

The only player other than Durant to reach 32,000 career points faster than Durant.

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What they’re saying

“I'm in it for the long haul, man. I just want to win the game and go home. I know that's been a talking point for me: 'You don't have 60, 70.' You can't just look at a 60-point game and say, 'That's what KD about.' You got to look at my whole career and really dissect what I did to truly understand the type of player I am. I like it that way.”

— Kevin Durant, NBA All-Star

The takeaway

Kevin Durant's approach to his NBA career, focused on sustained excellence and team success over individual scoring records, provides a refreshing counterpoint to the modern emphasis on flashy single-game performances. His perspective underscores how some of the league's all-time greats prioritize long-term impact and winning over personal milestones.