Kevin Durant Predicts Luka Doncic Will Pass Him on NBA Scoring List

Rockets star reflects on the impact of his legacy as he moves up the all-time rankings

Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:48pm

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Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant recently passed Michael Jordan and moved into fifth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list with 32,294 career points. However, Durant believes it's only a matter of time before Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic surpasses him on the list, as Doncic continues to put up historic scoring numbers at a young age.

Why it matters

Durant's climb up the NBA's all-time scoring list is a significant milestone in his illustrious career, but his acknowledgment that Doncic will likely eclipse him speaks to the changing of the guard happening in the league. Doncic's rapid ascent as one of the NBA's premier scorers highlights the next generation of superstars taking over the sport.

The details

During an interview, Durant said he hopes the moment Doncic passes him on the scoring list is "as special" for Doncic as it was for him passing the greats he looked up to when he was younger. At 37 years old, Durant is still playing at an All-Star level, averaging 25.7 points per game this season. He is likely to pass Kobe Bryant for fourth place on the all-time scoring list soon as well.

  • On March 18, 2026, Durant passed Michael Jordan for fifth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
  • Doncic, who just turned 27 years old last month, is currently 178th on the all-time scoring list with 14,851 career points.

The players

Kevin Durant

A 37-year-old star player for the Houston Rockets who recently passed Michael Jordan to move into fifth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list with 32,294 career points.

Luka Doncic

A 27-year-old star player for the Dallas Mavericks who is currently leading the NBA in scoring this season at 33.4 points per game and is quickly climbing the all-time scoring list.

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What they’re saying

“Luka, he's on the way. They're hitting those marks that I hit at that time, that LeBron hit, Kobe hit at that age. … I just hope that moment is as special for them as it is for me passing the greats that I looked up to and watched when I was younger. I hope I left that impact on the game.”

— Kevin Durant

What’s next

Durant is likely to pass Kobe Bryant for fourth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list in the near future.

The takeaway

Durant's ascent up the NBA's all-time scoring list is a testament to his longevity and scoring prowess, but his acknowledgment that the next generation of stars like Luka Doncic will soon surpass him shows the changing of the guard happening in the league.