I'm a coach's dream - NBA legend Kevin Durant boasts about scoring prowess
Kevin Durant has sparked discussion about the ongoing debate over the greatest scorer in NBA history.
He took to his official social media platforms to respond to the a post about being labeled an efficiency merchant.
Kevin Durant on scoring prowess
Responding to the post was a message that said, "30k points on low fga. Ima coaches dream.
"Dime dropper, I mastered scoring at 24 years old man.
"Give it a rest, I don’t care about being the best scorer ever.
30k points on low fga. Ima coaches dream. Dime dropper, I mastered scoring at 24 years old man. Give it a rest, I don’t care about being the best scorer ever. You are diminishing my all time greatness callin me that
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) August 9, 2025
"You are diminishing my all time greatness callin me that"
This statement defends his scoring and also shows him as a player who transcends statistics, as a versatile asset any coach would want.
This comes after Durant's Houston Rockets are set to face reigning champions Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA season opening night.
With over 30,000 career points—achieved on a relatively low average of 16.6 field goal attempts per game, Durant has delivered high scoring with minimal volume.
This efficiency around 62% places him among elite company like Michael Jordan and Stephen Curry.
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Over the years he has averaged 27-30 points per game across various teams—Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix Suns, and now the Houston Rockets.
He was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets to start the season.
He has won two NBA championships, an MVP award, two Finals MVP and has 15 All-Star selections.