Durant 'Done With Being Second'

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 4:49 pm

In a quote on the cover of Sports Illustrated, Kevin Durant lamented his runner-up status that he believes has plagued him throughout his basketball career.

"I've been second my whole life," said Durant. "I was the second-best player in high school. I was the second pick in the draft. I've been second in the MVP voting three times. I came in second in The Finals. I'm tired of being second.

"I'm done with it."

Durant presumably will come in second in MVP voting behind LeBron James again this season despite a historical season for himself by all accounts.

Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder also enter the playoffs as one of the favorites to win the Western Conference, but are considered by most to be underdogs should they again face the Miami Heat.

Via Sports Illustrated

calamity · Post #2 » by **calamity** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 5:35 pm

He can perhaps prove it in the postseason, but next season seems more likely.

Knighthonor · Post #3 » by **Knighthonor** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 5:52 pm

calamity wrote:He can perhaps prove it in the postseason, but next season seems more likely.

I see what you mean

rockmanslim · Post #4 » by **rockmanslim** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 7:23 pm

Is he talking about Westbrook? :lol:

payne · Post #5 » by **payne** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 7:44 pm

just hope he doesnt start coming third or less

cellomac1212 · Post #6 » by **cellomac1212** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 8:53 pm

rockmanslim wrote:Is he talking about Westbrook?

I thought the same thing when I read the title, lol...

Post #7 » by **FNQ** » Tue Apr 23, 2013 11:40 pm

I like OKC's chances against Miami if both make it. But if not this year, soon. I think the Ibaka-Westbrook-Durant trio will surpass the LeBron-Bosh-Wade trio this season... but if not now, next season is likely.

AKFO · Post #8 » by **AKFO** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 4:02 am

He's also the 'second' option in crunchtime.

magicsanta · Post #9 » by **magicsanta** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 4:21 am

we all know the Spurs will beat OKC, but don't give up without fighting like a man Kevin!

RxOxP · Post #10 » by **RxOxP** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 4:52 am

magicsanta wrote:we all know the Spurs will beat OKC, but don't give up without fighting like a man Kevin!

Like last year right???

samwana · Post #11 » by **samwana** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:39 am

cellomac1212 wrote:
rockmanslim wrote:Is he talking about Westbrook?

I thought the same thing when I read the title, lol...

me too, lol, KD can hope he doesn't come less then second this time around.

JD McNugent · Post #12 » by **JD McNugent** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:05 pm

Not unless the Rockets stop him first!

andoi_25 · Post #13 » by **andoi_25** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 3:55 pm

About time KD got motivated and aggressive!