A new page of history written by Kevin DurantThe Suns player took advantage of his team's easy victory over Brazil in the quarterfinals to become Team USA's leading scorer at the Olympic Games, boys and girls combined.
He thus exceeded Lisa Lesliewho had scored 488 points in four appearances on the stage of the Games, and collected as many gold medals. With his 11 points during the match, KD raised the new record mark to 494 units.
On X/Twitterthe former Los Angeles Sparks legend said: honored “to see Kevin Durant, one of his favorite players, break his Olympic record.” Our dedication to our country is evident and set in stone!! Now go get another gold medal, my friend! ” she demanded enthusiastically.
20 points average each time
The winger, who will join her in the future in the basketball pantheon, is looking for a fourth Olympic title, like her, after those obtained in London (2012), Rio (2016) and Tokyo (2021). With an average of around 20 points scored each time.
” Records are meant to be broken, someone else will come along and do the same thing to me. My goal is to try and win that gold medal “, soberly commented the 8th best scorer in NBA history (28,924 points).
On X/Twitterhe called his female counterpart “ basketball reference “. ” I appreciate your love and support throughout the years “, he added, posting a photo of the current Team USA, on the steps of Bercy.
His record is set to stand for a while, as he is one of only five Americans to have scored at least 300 points in Olympic competition. Along with Lisa Leslie, Diana Taurasi (416 before her quarter-final today), Carmelo Anthony (336) and LeBron James (316). However, the latter is probably participating in his last Games.
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