Kevin Durant passes Lisa Leslie for career US Olympic scoring record

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Kevin Durant passes Lisa Leslie for career US Olympic scoring record
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Kevin Durant stands alone in U.S. Olympic basketball scoring history. Durant is now the career leader in points for the U.S. in Olympic competition, passing Lisa Leslie for the mark during the Americans’ quarterfinal game against Brazil.

Kevin Durant , of the United States, is fouled by JT Thor, of South Sudan, in a men’s basketball game at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France. Kevin Durant , right, of the United States, passes the ball as he heads out of bounds while under pressure from Marko Guduric, of Serbia, in a men’s basketball game at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France.

Durant is bidding to become the first men’s player in Olympic history with four golds after being part of the U.S. teams that won titles at London 2012, Rio de Janeiro 2016 and the Tokyo Games that were held three years ago. Durant is the No. 8 scorer in NBA history with 28,924 points, No. 2 on the active list behind only U.S. Olympic teammate LeBron James’ 40,474.as he gets ready to break one of my Olympic records! The Slim Reaper!! One of my all time favorites!”Paris Olympics Day 11: Gabby Thomas leads Americans to 2 golds — 5 overall — at track and fieldHe’s one of only five U.S.

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