Rockets Nation, age is just a number for Kevin Durant – and on January 6, 2026, the 37-year-old superstar etched his name deeper into NBA lore by shattering a record held by none other than Michael Jordan! In his first 30 games with the Houston Rockets (following that blockbuster offseason trade from the Phoenix Suns), KD has racked up 771 points, surpassing MJ’s mark of 737 points set during his age-38 stint with the Washington Wizards back in 2001-02. Per OptaStats, that’s the most points ever by a player 35 or older in their first 30 games with a new team – a testament to Durant’s timeless scoring prowess.
The Slim Reaper didn’t just break it; he did it with style. Through those 30 outings, Durant is averaging a silky 25.7 PPG on elite efficiency: 52.3% from the field, a scorching 42.3% from deep, and 89.4% at the line. Add in 5.0 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and even 1.0 blocks per game, and you’ve got a two-way force who’s carrying Houston to a surprising 22-10 start (fifth in the West). Remember, this is a guy who turned 37 in September, yet he’s dropping buckets like it’s 2017 all over again – including recent gems like 31 against Denver and 34 in a comeback bid vs. Dallas.
Jordan’s Wizards era was a late-career revival (averaging 24.6 PPG in those 30 games), but Durant’s Rockets debut is pure dominance. Traded to Houston for a fresh start after Phoenix’s playoff flameout, KD’s embraced the young core (Amen Thompson, Alperen Şengün) and turned skeptics into believers. “He’s still as good as ever,” as the stats scream – and with Houston eyeing a deep playoff run, this record could be the spark for something special.
At this pace, Durant’s not slowing down; he’s redefining longevity. With two rings, an MVP, and now this MJ-topping feat, his Hall of Fame resume just got even shinier.
Rockets fans, is KD the greatest scorer ever? Can he lead us to a title? How does this stack vs. MJ’s legacy?