Kevin Durant shares heartfelt message after breaking points recordKevin Durant (Image Credit: Getty Images)
With a star-studded roster, Team USA is determined to bring home the golds from the Paris Olympics. Charles Barkley humorously warned them that only gold would be acceptable. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant and his team rose to the challenge, delivering a commanding 122-87 victory over Brazil in the quarterfinals.

The game was particularly notable for Durant, who broke WNBA legend Lisa Leslie’s all-time Team USA scoring record. Following this achievement, Durant shared a heartfelt message on social media.

“Records are meant to be broken; I’ll hold on to this until another great comes along and passes me up… Lisa Leslie, you are the gold standard in basketball. I appreciate your love and support throughout the years. Much love to you always. It’s all about the gold baby. Let’s get it fellas,” Durant wrote in his post on X.

Durant, who has already secured three gold medals in his illustrious career, is aiming to add a fourth in Paris. This could potentially be the Phoenix Suns star’s last Olympic appearance, making the pursuit of another gold medal even more significant for the NBA veteran.

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Kevin Durant scored 11 points in the quarterfinal win over Brazil, bringing his Olympic career points total to 494. With the score, he exceeded Lisa Leslie’s previous record of 488 points. The WNBA legend and trailblazer in women’s basketball also congratulated the Suns’ legend on his milestone.

“Congratulations [Kevin Durant]. I’m honored to have you break my [Team USA] Olympic record!!! Our dedication to our country is evident and etched in stone!! Now go get another Gold medal my friend! One Team, One Goal, Gold!” Lisa wrote in her X post.

This victory over Brazil propels Team USA into the semifinals, bringing them one step closer to their yet another gold medal dream. With Durant leading the charge, the team is firing on all cylinders. Moreover, they are optimistic about their chances of securing the top prize. Now, it remains to be seen how they will perform against Serbia in the Paris Olympic semi-finals.