Reaching a scoring milestone that surpasses Michael Jordan is a career-defining moment for any NBA player. Recently, Kevin Durant achieved exactly that, moving past His Airness on the all-time scoring list, and the basketball world took notice.

Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady, himself one of the most gifted scorers in league history, perfectly captured the magnitude of the achievement. "That had to be a great ass feeling, man," McGrady said. "To hear your name being mentioned and passing the great Michael Jordan."

For T-Mac, the accomplishment speaks volumes about Durant's legendary consistency and dedication. "It's the longevity for me," he explained. "It's just the consistency and the health in which you display year after year, getting your body in that type of shape. To go out and do that is hard to do... and still want to do it at that level. Surpassing Mike is a phenomenal thing to do."

McGrady also offered crucial context for fans comparing eras, highlighting how the game itself has evolved. "He did it differently, and a lot of these guys are going to do it differently because of how the game has changed," McGrady noted. "Mike didn't shoot threes. So when I see these guys be like he did it in X amount of shots… Of course! Because KD shot threes, Mike really didn't shoot threes."

His final point was one of appreciation for two distinct paths to greatness: "So don't try to make the comparison that, you know, Mike versus KD and scoring. They did it in different ways, but they got there." It's a testament to both Jordan's enduring legacy and Durant's own historic scoring prowess.