{
  "id": 5867355,
  "title": "‘Kobe Would Be Proud of Him’ — Kevin Durant’s Trainer Reacts to Rockets Star Nearing Lakers Legend on NBA’s All-Time Scoring List",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/kobe-would-be-proud-of-him-kevin-durants-trainer-reacts-to-rockets",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T00:03:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kobe-proud-him-kevin-durant-000339596.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kevin Durant, the 6-foot-11 forward, is already among the NBA’s all-time leading scorers with 32,597 regular-season points. Kobe Bryant, the late Los Angeles Lakers legend, ranks just above him with 33,643 points, a difference of only 1,046 points. Durant scored 2,026 points during the 2025–26 NBA regular season and could potentially surpass Bryant in the 2026–27 season. His trainer, Dash Lovell, had a lot to say about this milestone. Lovell spoke highly of Bryant, stating that Durant has immense respect and love for him. He went on to compare their playing styles, noting that both players excel in tight spaces and midrange shots. Lovell emphasized that Durant's goal is to maintain efficiency, rather than overtaking Bryant's scoring record. He clarified that Durant has never expressed a desire to pass any player on the scoring list. While Durant is currently 37 years old, he could potentially surpass Bryant next season if he remains healthy and continues his scoring production.",
  "summary": "When Kevin Durant eventually decides to retire, his achievements will place him among the greatest players of his generation. The 6-foot-11 forward already ranks among the greatest scorers of all time, as he currently holds fifth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with 32,597 regular-season points.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Kevin Durant Reacts To Amen Thompson’s Five-Year, $208 Million Rockets Contract Extension",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/kevin-durant-reacts-to-amen-thompsons-five-year-208-million-rockets",
        "published": "2026-09-05T02:30:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}