Kevin Durant, a 37-year-old NBA player, has credited Michael Jordan's influence on his career to inspire him. Durant currently sits at 32,242 career points, just 51 points away from surpassing Michael Jordan in the all-time scoring list. He credits Jordan's aggressive play to his influence, stating that "he scared defenders every night" and that he wanted to put that same kind of fear in his defenders. Durant is considered one of the most gifted scorers of all time, combining length with incredible shooting touch and an array of moves to create solid looks.