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Kevin Durant has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest scorers in NBA history, becoming just the eighth player ever to reach 30,000 career points. The Phoenix Suns star hit the milestone on a free throw during Tuesday night’s game at Footprint Center, finishing with 34 points, three rebounds, and three assists in a 119-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

At 36 years old and in his 17th NBA season, Durant continues to add to his already legendary résumé. Now, Topps Now is honoring this historic moment with a limited-edition trading card commemorating the achievement.

Topps Now Releases Special Kevin Durant 30,000-Point Card

To celebrate Durant’s milestone, Topps Now has unveiled a commemorative card featuring the Suns forward in an unlicensed “35” jersey, incorporating the team’s signature orange, black, and purple colors. The card highlights the exact moment Durant scored his 30,000th point, capturing a piece of NBA history.

The base version of the card is available for $11.99, but collectors have a shot at rare parallel variations, including:

• Green /99
• Blue /75
• Gold /50
• Orange /25
• Black /10
• Red /5
• SuperFractor 1/1

Additionally, auto-relic redemptions featuring game-worn shorts from Durant are randomly inserted, with serial-numbered versions of /10, /5, and a 1/1 SuperFractor autographed relic also up for grabs.

Durant Joins an Elite List of NBA Legends

With his 30,000th point, Durant joins an exclusive club of all-time greats, a list that includes:

1. LeBron James – 41,623 (and counting)
2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 38,387
3. Karl Malone – 36,928
4. Kobe Bryant – 33,643
5. Michael Jordan – 32,292
6. Dirk Nowitzki – 31,560
7. Wilt Chamberlain – 31,419
8. Kevin Durant – 30,008 (and counting)

Durant achieved this milestone in 1,101 career games, matching Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s pace. Only Wilt Chamberlain (941 games) and Michael Jordan (960 games) reached the mark faster.

Durant Reflects on the Milestone

Speaking to NBA.com, Durant expressed his gratitude for being in the same conversation as the all-time greats:

“It’s a true honor to be in the same category as those players who helped shape the game and pushed the game forward.”

Durant’s 30,000th point came in the second half of the game, when he was fouled by Brandon Clarke of the Grizzlies. The 2007 Rookie of the Year calmly sank the historic free throw, adding another incredible moment to his storied career.

With Durant still active and among the NBA’s elite, the question now becomes—how high can he climb on the all-time scoring list?