Larry Bird wasn't going to stay in an appropriate 33rd place on the NBA's all-time scoring list forever. Not with Kevin Durant still in his prime.
The Warriors star overtook Bird with 21 points on Monday night and then said he was, "giddy like a little kid" after someone texted to tell him whom he had passed.
"I grew up watching Larry Bird -- well not really, he's older -- but you know what I mean?" Durant, who was 3 when Bird retired in 1992, told reporters. "Knowing the legend of Larry Legend, to be amongst the greats, that's all you really want to do. That's a great accomplishment, but I've got to keep going."
Durant now has 21,806 points for his career, surpassing Bird's 21,791. Next on the list is another former Celtic: Gary Payton, with 21,813 points.
By the way, appearing on ESPN, former NBA guard Jalen Rose, who played for Bird in Indiana, said he'd still take him over Durant.
