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Durant 'Done With Being Second'
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 4:49 pm
by RealGM Wiretap
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
Re: Durant 'Done With Being Second'
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 5:35 pm
by calamity
He can perhaps prove it in the postseason, but next season seems more likely.
Re: Durant 'Done With Being Second'
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 5:52 pm
by Knighthonor
calamity wrote:He can perhaps prove it in the postseason, but next season seems more likely.
I see what you mean
Re: Durant 'Done With Being Second'
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 7:23 pm
by rockmanslim
Is he talking about Westbrook?
Re: Durant 'Done With Being Second'
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 7:44 pm
by payne
just hope he doesnt start coming third or less
Re: Durant 'Done With Being Second'
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 8:53 pm
by cellomac1212
rockmanslim wrote:Is he talking about Westbrook?
I thought the same thing when I read the title, lol...
Re: Durant 'Done With Being Second'
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 11:40 pm
by FNQ
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.
Re: Durant 'Done With Being Second'
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 4:02 am
by AKFO
He's also the 'second' option in crunchtime.
Re: Durant 'Done With Being Second'
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 4:21 am
by magicsanta
we all know the Spurs will beat OKC, but don't give up without fighting like a man Kevin!
Re: Durant 'Done With Being Second'
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 4:52 am
by RxOxP
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???
Re: Durant 'Done With Being Second'
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:39 am
by samwana
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.
Re: Durant 'Done With Being Second'
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:05 pm
by JD McNugent
Not unless the Rockets stop him first!
Re: Durant 'Done With Being Second'
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 3:55 pm
by andoi_25
About time KD got motivated and aggressive!