Kevin Durant on Suns: 'I believe in this team'
Durant is ready for the challenge. “I believe in this team, and we believe in one another. Yes, playing with Brad [Beal] and Book is new, but as far as the game itself, I have seen everything in this league. Everything has been thrown at me. I just want to see us continue to grow as a unit. I like our chemistry. Not just the three of us, but our whole team. “I think we’re starting to build something and form an identity. And that takes time and reps. Our coaching staff is doing a great job. I’m not promising anything, but I like our chances against anybody.”
Source: Bleacher Report
Source: Bleacher Report
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Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
In @BleacherReport exclusive, Suns star Kevin Durant reflects on what drives him, tuning out critics, and how he avoided a troubled upbringing: “Man, I could be anywhere else if this shit didn’t go right. I’m so lucky that it went right.” bleacherreport.com/articles/10112… – 11:47 AM
In @BleacherReport exclusive, Suns star Kevin Durant reflects on what drives him, tuning out critics, and how he avoided a troubled upbringing: “Man, I could be anywhere else if this shit didn’t go right. I’m so lucky that it went right.” bleacherreport.com/articles/10112… – 11:47 AM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
“We all want love, we all want people to see who we are, we all want to be established in this league, we all want some fame (but) you gotta continue to keep growing as a human being & as a player and … the best way to go is to get over yourself.” – KD
bit.ly/GiannisOverHim… – 11:32 AM
“We all want love, we all want people to see who we are, we all want to be established in this league, we all want some fame (but) you gotta continue to keep growing as a human being & as a player and … the best way to go is to get over yourself.” – KD
bit.ly/GiannisOverHim… – 11:32 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Charlotte Hornets EVP of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson joins The Woj Pod. From LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, his days with KD, the challenge of running a team at 35, much more.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 6:12 AM
Charlotte Hornets EVP of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson joins The Woj Pod. From LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, his days with KD, the challenge of running a team at 35, much more.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 6:12 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns look to build off Denver Nuggets OT win, Devin Booker could return sooner from ankle injury (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:14 PM
Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns look to build off Denver Nuggets OT win, Devin Booker could return sooner from ankle injury (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:14 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
The Kevin Durant-Jusuf Nurkic connection has been very good all year and last night might have been the duo’s best game.
A great response after Sunday to free up KD more through actions (!) involving Nurkic’s playmaking/screening.
You don’t need a point guard for any of this. pic.twitter.com/LdcYItzMLG – 3:24 PM
The Kevin Durant-Jusuf Nurkic connection has been very good all year and last night might have been the duo’s best game.
A great response after Sunday to free up KD more through actions (!) involving Nurkic’s playmaking/screening.
You don’t need a point guard for any of this. pic.twitter.com/LdcYItzMLG – 3:24 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
UPDATED: Kevin Durant can still close; Phoenix Suns defended, protected ball; Takeaways from OT road win over defending #NBA champion Denver Nuggets (w/videos) #Suns #MileHighBasketball azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/N6VsX0M9zs – 2:03 PM
UPDATED: Kevin Durant can still close; Phoenix Suns defended, protected ball; Takeaways from OT road win over defending #NBA champion Denver Nuggets (w/videos) #Suns #MileHighBasketball azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/N6VsX0M9zs – 2:03 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“You look at the totality of the season, the end result is always most important. How you play in the playoffs, trying to win the championship. That’s important, but you celebrate little moments when you struggle as a team.” Kevin Durant.
#Suns top #Nuggets, snap two-game skid. pic.twitter.com/YZ4Wko1jXx – 11:00 AM
“You look at the totality of the season, the end result is always most important. How you play in the playoffs, trying to win the championship. That’s important, but you celebrate little moments when you struggle as a team.” Kevin Durant.
#Suns top #Nuggets, snap two-game skid. pic.twitter.com/YZ4Wko1jXx – 11:00 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“That was a huge shot. I just remember hearing the crowd goes silent and that’s always a good feeling on the road.”
Kevin Durant on his 3 with 26.6 seconds left force OT in Suns win at Denver.
“I needed that individually. Obviously we needed that as a team.” #Suns #Nuggets pic.twitter.com/OjVOTV3tlZ – 10:30 AM
“That was a huge shot. I just remember hearing the crowd goes silent and that’s always a good feeling on the road.”
Kevin Durant on his 3 with 26.6 seconds left force OT in Suns win at Denver.
“I needed that individually. Obviously we needed that as a team.” #Suns #Nuggets pic.twitter.com/OjVOTV3tlZ – 10:30 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“The finisher by Kevin Durant.”
Scored eight of his game-high 35 points in OT of Suns win at defending #NBA champion Denver.
Made his last four shots with three being 3s after going 0-for-5 from deep.
“You’re going to have some misses, but it always comes back around.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/UeQE5GRtpl – 10:00 AM
“The finisher by Kevin Durant.”
Scored eight of his game-high 35 points in OT of Suns win at defending #NBA champion Denver.
Made his last four shots with three being 3s after going 0-for-5 from deep.
“You’re going to have some misses, but it always comes back around.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/UeQE5GRtpl – 10:00 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Probably on the catch to be honest.”
Saben Lee on when he made his mind up to try to dunk on Nuggets big Zeke Nnaji in #Suns road win.
“Drew has been on me about my missed layups.”
Eubanks incoming.
“I told him in here, I had no clue what you were about to do.” Kevin Durant. pic.twitter.com/GQIhJUZAYY – 8:30 AM
“Probably on the catch to be honest.”
Saben Lee on when he made his mind up to try to dunk on Nuggets big Zeke Nnaji in #Suns road win.
“Drew has been on me about my missed layups.”
Eubanks incoming.
“I told him in here, I had no clue what you were about to do.” Kevin Durant. pic.twitter.com/GQIhJUZAYY – 8:30 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Durant forces OT then score eight in it, leading Suns to win over Nuggets
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 8:24 AM
Watch Durant forces OT then score eight in it, leading Suns to win over Nuggets
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 8:24 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We just picked it up on both sides of the ball and that’s what matters.”
Eric Gordon on #Suns OT win at defending #NBA champion Nuggets.
On Kevin Durant’s game-tying 3 to force OT after going 0-for-5 from deep: “Real ballers are going to figure it out when it’s that time.” pic.twitter.com/6793xIkaI9 – 8:12 AM
“We just picked it up on both sides of the ball and that’s what matters.”
Eric Gordon on #Suns OT win at defending #NBA champion Nuggets.
On Kevin Durant’s game-tying 3 to force OT after going 0-for-5 from deep: “Real ballers are going to figure it out when it’s that time.” pic.twitter.com/6793xIkaI9 – 8:12 AM
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What a finish in Cleveland!
The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola & Ryan McDonough is LIVE!
🏀 Cleveland’s Comeback
🏀 Durant Shines in OT Win
🏀 Miami’s Recent Play
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
UPDATED: Kevin Durant can still close; Suns defended, protected ball; Takeaways from OT road win over defending NBA champion Nuggets #Suns #Nuggets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 2:25 AM
UPDATED: Kevin Durant can still close; Suns defended, protected ball; Takeaways from OT road win over defending NBA champion Nuggets #Suns #Nuggets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 2:25 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
OK.
Got Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen, Saben Lee, Eric Gordon and Frank Vogel postgame, but got to finish takeaways.
So it’ll be a minute, but once I start tweeting them out, it’ll be continous. Stay up or 👀 👀 for them in the early morn.
Your call. #Suns pic.twitter.com/wr0iXs0H49 – 1:25 AM
OK.
Got Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen, Saben Lee, Eric Gordon and Frank Vogel postgame, but got to finish takeaways.
So it’ll be a minute, but once I start tweeting them out, it’ll be continous. Stay up or 👀 👀 for them in the early morn.
Your call. #Suns pic.twitter.com/wr0iXs0H49 – 1:25 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant can still close the show: Quick takeaway from Phoenix Suns OT win over Denver Nuggets #Suns #Nuggets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 1:17 AM
Kevin Durant can still close the show: Quick takeaway from Phoenix Suns OT win over Denver Nuggets #Suns #Nuggets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 1:17 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant shot 7-for-13 in the first half, 4-for-18 in the second half, and then went 3-for-3 in OT.
Bradley Beal shot 4-for-16 in regulation and then went 2-for-2 in OT.
Having big-time shot-makers helps – 12:38 AM
Kevin Durant shot 7-for-13 in the first half, 4-for-18 in the second half, and then went 3-for-3 in OT.
Bradley Beal shot 4-for-16 in regulation and then went 2-for-2 in OT.
Having big-time shot-makers helps – 12:38 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant dagger.
#Suns 117 #Nuggets 107 Final/OT pic.twitter.com/q5448Jgl8R – 12:34 AM
Durant dagger.
#Suns 117 #Nuggets 107 Final/OT pic.twitter.com/q5448Jgl8R – 12:34 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Points in overtime:
8 — Kevin Durant
5 — Bradley Beal
5 — Denver Nuggets pic.twitter.com/wFgJiZ5kNX – 12:31 AM
Points in overtime:
8 — Kevin Durant
5 — Bradley Beal
5 — Denver Nuggets pic.twitter.com/wFgJiZ5kNX – 12:31 AM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
KD throwing daggers late in this game tonight. Pure domination in OT. – 12:30 AM
KD throwing daggers late in this game tonight. Pure domination in OT. – 12:30 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
KD tonight:
35 PTS
8 REB
5 AST
3-0 in overtime this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/kev… – 12:30 AM
KD tonight:
35 PTS
8 REB
5 AST
3-0 in overtime this season. statmuse.com/nba/player/kev… – 12:30 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Durant deserves a ton of credit for his close to this game, because this had been one of the more poor games of his career and he just made monstrous buckets down the stretch – 12:28 AM
Durant deserves a ton of credit for his close to this game, because this had been one of the more poor games of his career and he just made monstrous buckets down the stretch – 12:28 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns are hitting some big shots here. Kudos to KD and Beal for powering through rough shooting nights here in OT – 12:26 AM
Suns are hitting some big shots here. Kudos to KD and Beal for powering through rough shooting nights here in OT – 12:26 AM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Suns should be mad this is even going to OT, KD was great for three quarters but awful offensively in the 4th. Beal wasn’t much better, it’s crazy they’re this bad in fourth quarters. – 12:24 AM
Suns should be mad this is even going to OT, KD was great for three quarters but awful offensively in the 4th. Beal wasn’t much better, it’s crazy they’re this bad in fourth quarters. – 12:24 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant 3. Two in a row after missing first five. #Suns up five. – 12:24 AM
Durant 3. Two in a row after missing first five. #Suns up five. – 12:24 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 4Q: DEN 102, PHX 102
Allen: 28 Pts, 5 Reb, 8-12 3P
Durant: 27 Pts, 7 Reb, 5 Ast, 11-31 FG
Beal: 11 Pts, 5 Reb, 4-16 FG
Murray: 28-7-7, 12-23 FG – 12:20 AM
End of 4Q: DEN 102, PHX 102
Allen: 28 Pts, 5 Reb, 8-12 3P
Durant: 27 Pts, 7 Reb, 5 Ast, 11-31 FG
Beal: 11 Pts, 5 Reb, 4-16 FG
Murray: 28-7-7, 12-23 FG – 12:20 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Durant comes up huge with a game-tying 3, and we are tied at 102-102 and going to overtime at Ball Arena – 12:19 AM
Durant comes up huge with a game-tying 3, and we are tied at 102-102 and going to overtime at Ball Arena – 12:19 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
That shot by Jamal was ridiculous.
The shot by KD was more so.
Denver can win it with 4 seconds remaining. – 12:17 AM
That shot by Jamal was ridiculous.
The shot by KD was more so.
Denver can win it with 4 seconds remaining. – 12:17 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Now either Durant or Beal will have the ball here.
The question is will Allen or O’Neale wind up taking the shot. #Suns down one. – 12:15 AM
Now either Durant or Beal will have the ball here.
The question is will Allen or O’Neale wind up taking the shot. #Suns down one. – 12:15 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
If Phoenix loses this one, Durant has to eat a big chunk of it. He’s missing a bunch of looks that he usually makes – 12:14 AM
If Phoenix loses this one, Durant has to eat a big chunk of it. He’s missing a bunch of looks that he usually makes – 12:14 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Jusuf Nurkic fouls out. He should only have 5 fouls, but one that should’ve been Grayson Allen went to him earlier in the game. Gonna take a miracle to close this one out with Beal (4-15 FG) and KD (10-29 FG) going cold – 12:13 AM
Jusuf Nurkic fouls out. He should only have 5 fouls, but one that should’ve been Grayson Allen went to him earlier in the game. Gonna take a miracle to close this one out with Beal (4-15 FG) and KD (10-29 FG) going cold – 12:13 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Nurkic fouls out.
Too many misses for Beal and Durant in the 4th. – 12:12 AM
Nurkic fouls out.
Too many misses for Beal and Durant in the 4th. – 12:12 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Looks like that is off O’Neale instead of Jokic, who lost his mind trying to convince Malone to challenge call.
5:02 left in game. #Suns up 96-90 after Durant bucket. – 12:04 AM
Looks like that is off O’Neale instead of Jokic, who lost his mind trying to convince Malone to challenge call.
5:02 left in game. #Suns up 96-90 after Durant bucket. – 12:04 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Beal out,
So it’s Allen, Lee, Durant, Eubanks and O’Neale.
Again, no Booker, Okogie. #Suns – 12:01 AM
Beal out,
So it’s Allen, Lee, Durant, Eubanks and O’Neale.
Again, no Booker, Okogie. #Suns – 12:01 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Nurkic probably just has to come in when Jokic does. Not really a good choice to make there.
KD set to hit 40 minutes again. – 11:59 PM
Nurkic probably just has to come in when Jokic does. Not really a good choice to make there.
KD set to hit 40 minutes again. – 11:59 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Nuggets back within 6. That Peyton Watson block at the rim was a huge one for momentum. Probably gonna need to bring KD back in here ASAP – 11:58 PM
Nuggets back within 6. That Peyton Watson block at the rim was a huge one for momentum. Probably gonna need to bring KD back in here ASAP – 11:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Nuggets were hovering around 9 for a minute, then just got 3 from Porter Jr.
Timeout Phoenix. #Suns up 94-88 with 7:58 left in game. Nurkic five fouls. Durant should be checking in either now or within the next minute or so. – 11:57 PM
#Nuggets were hovering around 9 for a minute, then just got 3 from Porter Jr.
Timeout Phoenix. #Suns up 94-88 with 7:58 left in game. Nurkic five fouls. Durant should be checking in either now or within the next minute or so. – 11:57 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Bradley Beal with a big bucket going to the rack. Hasn’t been able to get many shots to fall, but the downhill mentality remains important in this non-KD stretch – 11:54 PM
Bradley Beal with a big bucket going to the rack. Hasn’t been able to get many shots to fall, but the downhill mentality remains important in this non-KD stretch – 11:54 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: PHX 90, DEN 81
Allen: 28 Pts, 9-12 FG, 8-10 3P
Durant: 22-7-5, 9-22 FG
Nurkic: 7 Pts, 10 Reb, 6 Ast
Murray: 24 Pts, 5 Ast, 10-17 FG – 11:48 PM
End of 3Q: PHX 90, DEN 81
Allen: 28 Pts, 9-12 FG, 8-10 3P
Durant: 22-7-5, 9-22 FG
Nurkic: 7 Pts, 10 Reb, 6 Ast
Murray: 24 Pts, 5 Ast, 10-17 FG – 11:48 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
I don’t think I’ve ever seen Kevin Durant miss 13 shots in a basketball game – 11:47 PM
I don’t think I’ve ever seen Kevin Durant miss 13 shots in a basketball game – 11:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Saben Lee passed up a corner 3, but drove and found Durant for an opposite corner 3.
MIssed it, but Eubanks got offensive rebound. Fouled, made FTs. #Suns up 88-76. – 11:44 PM
Saben Lee passed up a corner 3, but drove and found Durant for an opposite corner 3.
MIssed it, but Eubanks got offensive rebound. Fouled, made FTs. #Suns up 88-76. – 11:44 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant got back screen, went to opposite side.
Being guarded by Jokic, Durant drove, drew defense, found O’Neale for 3.
#Suns up 84-67 as Nurkic scores. – 11:36 PM
Durant got back screen, went to opposite side.
Being guarded by Jokic, Durant drove, drew defense, found O’Neale for 3.
#Suns up 84-67 as Nurkic scores. – 11:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Again spacing, Nurkic too close to Durant to make pass. Porter Jr. steal, jam, #Suns up 79-65. – 11:31 PM
Again spacing, Nurkic too close to Durant to make pass. Porter Jr. steal, jam, #Suns up 79-65. – 11:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant jumper, fouled.
#Suns up 20. pic.twitter.com/BuSCItDqeR – 11:26 PM
Kevin Durant jumper, fouled.
#Suns up 20. pic.twitter.com/BuSCItDqeR – 11:26 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant block to end half.
#Suns up 65-50. Had 23-1 run pic.twitter.com/4PMnUrYH6E – 11:08 PM
Durant block to end half.
#Suns up 65-50. Had 23-1 run pic.twitter.com/4PMnUrYH6E – 11:08 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 65, DEN 50
Allen: 22-3-3, 6-6 3P
Durant: 16 Pts, 7-13 FG
Nurkic: 3 Pts, 7 Reb, 5 Ast
Murray: 15 Pts, 4 Ast, 6-11 FG
Suns close 2Q on a 29-7 run – 11:07 PM
Halftime: PHX 65, DEN 50
Allen: 22-3-3, 6-6 3P
Durant: 16 Pts, 7-13 FG
Nurkic: 3 Pts, 7 Reb, 5 Ast
Murray: 15 Pts, 4 Ast, 6-11 FG
Suns close 2Q on a 29-7 run – 11:07 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns are currently on a 17-1 run, up 9 on the Nuggets. Great defense over this stretch and KD has caught fire – 10:59 PM
Suns are currently on a 17-1 run, up 9 on the Nuggets. Great defense over this stretch and KD has caught fire – 10:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant over Murray. #Suns up 55-44. Biggest lead of game for Phoenix.
Timeout Denver. Suns on 19-1 run. – 10:59 PM
Durant over Murray. #Suns up 55-44. Biggest lead of game for Phoenix.
Timeout Denver. Suns on 19-1 run. – 10:59 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
See what the Suns just ran with Nurkic and Durant on the handoff? Allen brought the ball up. They just need to run their stuff. That’s it. – 10:59 PM
See what the Suns just ran with Nurkic and Durant on the handoff? Allen brought the ball up. They just need to run their stuff. That’s it. – 10:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant beside himself after scoring, hitting the deck and not getting a foul call. #Suns up 49-43. – 10:55 PM
Durant beside himself after scoring, hitting the deck and not getting a foul call. #Suns up 49-43. – 10:55 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: DEN 32, PHX 28
Allen: 12 Pts, 4-4 3P
Durant: 6 Pts, 3-9 FG
O’Neale: 3 Pts, 4 Ast, 1-2 3P
Murray: 11 Pts, 3 Ast, 5-7 FG
Nuggets close 1Q on an 11-2 run over the last 1:56 – 10:31 PM
End of 1Q: DEN 32, PHX 28
Allen: 12 Pts, 4-4 3P
Durant: 6 Pts, 3-9 FG
O’Neale: 3 Pts, 4 Ast, 1-2 3P
Murray: 11 Pts, 3 Ast, 5-7 FG
Nuggets close 1Q on an 11-2 run over the last 1:56 – 10:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Talk about spacing. Nurkic close to Durant, turnover.
Caldwell-Pope dunk. Allen 3.
Durant transition dunk. #Suns up 8-7 – 10:08 PM
Talk about spacing. Nurkic close to Durant, turnover.
Caldwell-Pope dunk. Allen 3.
Durant transition dunk. #Suns up 8-7 – 10:08 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Nuggets looking to make it 7 in a row. Let’s pregame.
Is Nurkic-Jokic still a rivalry?
KD’s Olympic goal
Nuggets-Suns preview
📺 youtube.com/live/aVekV3UqM… pic.twitter.com/98Hx25yxyB – 9:28 PM
Nuggets looking to make it 7 in a row. Let’s pregame.
Is Nurkic-Jokic still a rivalry? KD’s Olympic goal Nuggets-Suns preview📺 youtube.com/live/aVekV3UqM… pic.twitter.com/98Hx25yxyB – 9:28 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
From earlier:
Michael Malone on the Suns tonight without Devin Booker
“Luckily for them, they have a guy named Bradley Beal…Devin Booker’s a helluva player, but they’ve got two guys in Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant that can allow huge scoring nights if you allow them to.” – 9:22 PM
From earlier:
Michael Malone on the Suns tonight without Devin Booker
“Luckily for them, they have a guy named Bradley Beal…Devin Booker’s a helluva player, but they’ve got two guys in Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant that can allow huge scoring nights if you allow them to.” – 9:22 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
If the Nuggets win back-to-back championships, will Jokic surpass KD on the list for all-time greats? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/AL2ZBHIfbp – 8:56 PM
If the Nuggets win back-to-back championships, will Jokic surpass KD on the list for all-time greats? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/AL2ZBHIfbp – 8:56 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Draymond Green suggests he gave up millions in 2015 to ensure Kevin Durant could join Warriors in 2016
cbssports.com/nba/news/draym… – 8:39 PM
Draymond Green suggests he gave up millions in 2015 to ensure Kevin Durant could join Warriors in 2016
cbssports.com/nba/news/draym… – 8:39 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“That was a long time ago.”
Michael Malone on what he can draw from 1st matchup vs. Suns that Denver won in Phoenix.
Malone did note Bradley Beal and Devin Booker didn’t play. Booker out with right ankle sprain.
Also noted Kevin Durant 13-13 FTs, #Suns 24-26 last time. pic.twitter.com/Wrrlmzrkq3 – 8:30 PM
“That was a long time ago.”
Michael Malone on what he can draw from 1st matchup vs. Suns that Denver won in Phoenix.
Malone did note Bradley Beal and Devin Booker didn’t play. Booker out with right ankle sprain.
Also noted Kevin Durant 13-13 FTs, #Suns 24-26 last time. pic.twitter.com/Wrrlmzrkq3 – 8:30 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’re trying to use this time to keep getting better. We still got time before the playoffs start. When the playoffs start, that’s when we want to be at our best.”
Kevin Durant as Phoenix Suns are 6th in the West, 21 games left and face toughest remaining #NBA schedule. #Suns pic.twitter.com/uPfvTTRQXM – 3:10 PM
“We’re trying to use this time to keep getting better. We still got time before the playoffs start. When the playoffs start, that’s when we want to be at our best.”
Kevin Durant as Phoenix Suns are 6th in the West, 21 games left and face toughest remaining #NBA schedule. #Suns pic.twitter.com/uPfvTTRQXM – 3:10 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Go out there, do your job and play hard. That’ll make up for a lot of stuff we’re missing.”
Kevin Durant as Devin Booker (ankle) OUT.
On doubles: “Sometimes we’re not going to make them, but we generate quality shots most of the time. That’s something we can live with.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/bANGOlUXHb – 3:02 PM
“Go out there, do your job and play hard. That’ll make up for a lot of stuff we’re missing.”
Kevin Durant as Devin Booker (ankle) OUT.
On doubles: “Sometimes we’re not going to make them, but we generate quality shots most of the time. That’s something we can live with.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/bANGOlUXHb – 3:02 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
“Kevin came in so young. His mom Wanda came with him. His dad was right there. His mom was incredible. His support system was incredible (…) He shifted his Maryland support base to Seattle. I think he needed that.”
On KD’s rookie year in Seattle 👇
hoopshype.com/lists/rising-s… – 4:38 PM
“Kevin came in so young. His mom Wanda came with him. His dad was right there. His mom was incredible. His support system was incredible (…) He shifted his Maryland support base to Seattle. I think he needed that.”
On KD’s rookie year in Seattle 👇
hoopshype.com/lists/rising-s… – 4:38 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant (26.0 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 5.3 APG, 1.4 BPG, 50.7 FG%, 33.8 3P%, 7-4 record) was nominated for Western Conference Player of the Month for February.
Luka Doncic (33.4 PPG, 10.3 APG, 9.6 RPG, 1.8 SPG, 51.7 FG%, 39.8 3P%, 8-3 record) won it – 4:03 PM
Kevin Durant (26.0 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 5.3 APG, 1.4 BPG, 50.7 FG%, 33.8 3P%, 7-4 record) was nominated for Western Conference Player of the Month for February.
Luka Doncic (33.4 PPG, 10.3 APG, 9.6 RPG, 1.8 SPG, 51.7 FG%, 39.8 3P%, 8-3 record) won it – 4:03 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
MOST SEASONS WINNING PLAYER OF THE WEEK
18 – LeBron James
17 –
16 –
15 – Karl Malone
14 –
13 – Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant
Just an FYI. – 3:37 PM
MOST SEASONS WINNING PLAYER OF THE WEEK
18 – LeBron James
17 –
16 –
15 – Karl Malone
14 –
13 – Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant
Just an FYI. – 3:37 PM
Ric Bucher @RicBucher
KD “looks forward” to winning games by 40 and 50 points in this summer’s Olympics. Why that is a fever dream explained here: shows.acast.com/bucher-and-fri… via @acast – 2:10 PM
KD “looks forward” to winning games by 40 and 50 points in this summer’s Olympics. Why that is a fever dream explained here: shows.acast.com/bucher-and-fri… via @acast – 2:10 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
When young Kevin Durant faced ‘La Bomba’ 👀
pic.twitter.com/U7TYGE6s0e – 1:08 PM
When young Kevin Durant faced ‘La Bomba’ 👀
pic.twitter.com/U7TYGE6s0e – 1:08 PM
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“I understand people are always going to question what I do, but if you’re not in the building with me watching how I prepare for this game, I don’t really care about your opinion,” Durant said. “My focus is on who I’m working with and who’s in the building. I can’t concern myself with what people say or think. I know people need s–t to talk about. I know what I bring to the game, and I’m going to keep working towards getting better and helping my team win games. All that other s–t doesn’t matter.” -via Bleacher Report / March 7, 2024
Duane Rankin: “He’s always going to be ready for the big moment.” Frank Vogel on Kevin Durant, whose 3 with 26.6 seconds forced OT after 0-of-5 from deep. Durant 3-of-3 FGs in OT of #Suns win at Denver. On snapping 2-game skid. “We knew we needed to respond and play w/o beating ourselves.” pic.twitter.com/vO5sF7VxWv -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / March 6, 2024