Kevin Durant has elevated his legacy to another level after becoming the United States’ all-time leading scorer in the Olympics. In response, WNBA icon Lisa Leslie shared her thoughts on the Phoenix Suns’ star and how he broke her old record.
During the quarterfinal game against Brazil, Durant surpassed Leslie’s record of 488 points, finishing the game with 489 total points over his four Olympic appearances.
Durant, who is bidding to become the first men’s player to win four Olympic gold medals, has been a dominant force for the U.S. team. He is one of only five U.S. players with at least 300 points in Olympic competition, joining the likes of Diana Taurasi, Carmelo Anthony, and LeBron James.
The 35-year-old All-Star forward has attributed his longevity to the hard work and dedication of the training staff in keeping his body ready. His efficiency and scoring prowess have been praised by his teammates, including Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker, who called him “one of the most efficient players that ever played this game.”
In addition to the scoring record, Durant has also become the U.S. career men’s leader in rebounds in Olympic play, surpassing Anthony and David Robinson. With his sights set on a fourth gold medal, his legacy as one of the greatest Olympic basketball players continues to grow.
WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie Reveals True Feelings On Kevin Durant Breaking Her Record at the Olympics
After the game, various personalities gave their take on Durant making history at the Olympics. Foremost among them is Leslie, as seen in a tweet she shared on her official X account.
“Congratulations @KDTrey5 I’m honored to have you break my @TeamUSA Olympic record!!! Our dedication to our country is evident and etched in stone!! Now go get another Gold medal my friend! One Team, One Goal, Gold! 🥇🇺🇸 #GoUSA,” Leslie tweeted.
Apart from becoming the all-time leading Olympic scorer, Durant has amassed an impressive career in the NBA. His achievements include two championships, two Finals MVPs, one regular season MVP, a Rookie of the Year award, four scoring titles, and 14 selections to the All-Star Game.
Even though her record at the Olympics was broken recently, Leslie showed a lot of class and respect for Durant for his feat. This just shows how Leslie recognizes the greatness of the NBA star, particularly on the global stage this year.
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