Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to reach the 30,000-point mark with a made free throw against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. It's an exclusive club, but that wasn't necessarily how the Phoenix Suns star envisioned joining it.

Kevin Durant the eighth player in NBA history to reach 30,000 career points in the Phoenix Suns' 119-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.

Kevin Durant, who has been the subject of trade rumors to Houston, was complimentary of the Rockets' young players after a Suns' loss.

Phoenix Suns star forward Kevin Durant had high praise for one of the most impressive young teams in the NBA. While speaking to reporters following Wednesday's 119-111 loss to the Houston Rockets, Durant spoke glowingly about his opponents,

I got mad respect for teams like this,” Suns star Kevin Durant said of the Rockets. He singled out Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., and Ime Udoka.