At the time, it was the jumper that knotted the game with 1:30 remaining in a close game against the Lakers. Kevin Durant received the ball in transition, drove into Austin Reaves, and was fouled.

It was also the bucket that propelled Durant past Hakeem Olajuwon to 12th all-time in NBA scoring. This one meant even more to Durant and his mother, Wanda, who was sitting courtside.

Kevin Durant has surpassed Oscar Robertson for 13th place on the NBA scoring history.

“When I was a kid, my mother had a crush on Olajuwon.” So that was all I could hear in the home. It wasn’t Jordan in the house; it was Olajuwon.” Durant stated. “And so ma, she told me as a kid to study [Olajuwon], and I really admire his game and his journey as a man and as a basketball player.” So it’s always an honor to be among the greats.”

Kevin Durant surpasses Hakeem Olajuwon on the NBA’s all-time scoring list – Sports Flash

Durant is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history, and he delivered with 39 points on Thursday night, but it wasn’t enough against LeBron James, who played the entire fourth quarter and scored a pair of late shots to lead the Lakers to a 100-95 victory.

Kevin Durant On Passing Hakeem Olajuwon On NBA All-Time Scoring List