Kevin Durant’s move from Oklahoma City Thunder to Golden State Warriors after being defeated by Stephen Curry and Co. in the previous year’s playoffs is considered one of the weakest moves by an NBA superstar. However, a veteran NBA analyst and former executive believes KD has always held his end of the bargain and defended his infamous franchise move.
Durant is one of the most accomplished players in NBA history. He is a 2-time Champion and a 2-time Finals MVP. Yet, many disregard KD’s greatness because he keeps switching from one Super Team to another.
Veteran Analyst defends Kevin Durant’s Super Team moves
In the latest episode of Oddball with Amin Elhassan and Charlotte Wilder, Amin addressed The Slim Reaper’s comments about him not being interesting enough to be the main subject of a documentary. The veteran analyst hyped up the former MVP by reminding him how great he was, “You’re absolutely worthy of a documentary and then some.” While motivating the Phoenix Suns Forward, Amin also revealed his frustration when people call KD a cupcake for taking the easy way out in his career.
Amin defended Kevin Durant’s infamous moves from Super team to Super team that started when he joined Stephen Curry in Golden State and formed one of the most dominant teams in NBA history. “You have only demanded a trade one time in your career. People seem to forget that,” the analyst said.
Despite having played alongside some of the best players in the league, KD has actually only asked for a trade when he was in Brooklyn. And that was after the drama surrounding James Harden and Kyrie Irving. The other two times, Durantula was only exercising his rights as a Free Agent, which Amin believes is completely justified.
Is the Kevin Durant Hate Unnecessary?
Kevin Durant is one of the most criticized NBA superstars, but he has always held his end of the bargain whenever he is under contract. He gave 9 years of his career to the Oklahoma City Thunder, leading them to the NBA Finals in 2012. KD also won his only MVP trophy in Oklahoma, proving he gave his all to the franchise. Even in a star-studded team of the Golden State Warriors which had Steph, Klay, and Draymond, Durant instantly became the best player on the team and helped them win back-to-back championships.
Critics like Charles Barkley have deemed KD a “Bus Rider”, but his 2-Finals MVP trophies would suggest otherwise.
Even though things did not work out in Brooklyn, KD averaged 29 points in his three seasons there. Now, Durant is a part of the Phoenix Suns and looking to win his third championship, playing alongside Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.
KD has always stayed true to his contract and delivered whenever his number was called. Do you believe the Kevin Durant hate is unnecessary?
