The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
Moderators: trex_8063, penbeast0, PaulieWal, Clyde Frazier, Doctor MJ
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
- StepBackCrack
- Starter
- Posts: 2,390
- And1: 3,084
- Joined: Jul 11, 2016
-
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
- StepBackCrack
- Starter
- Posts: 2,390
- And1: 3,084
- Joined: Jul 11, 2016
-
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
- Quotatious
- Retired Mod
- Posts: 16,999
- And1: 11,145
- Joined: Nov 15, 2013
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
KD_Steph wrote:
Great stuff. Love how candid and relaxed when doing these interviews. Thank God an injury didn't completely ruin another season of his prime. At least he has a chance to play again in the season.
I started to like Durant more after that interview with Simmons. He was so candid and genuine, seemed like the kind of guy that you could have a beer and a fun conversation with.
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
-
- RealGM
- Posts: 60,467
- And1: 5,349
- Joined: Jul 12, 2006
- Location: HCA (Homecourt Advantage)
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
Good to see him back

"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships."
- Michael Jordan
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
-
- Assistant Coach
- Posts: 4,398
- And1: 3,024
- Joined: May 11, 2014
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
Most encouraging thing is his defense is still elite(mobility).
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
- StepBackCrack
- Starter
- Posts: 2,390
- And1: 3,084
- Joined: Jul 11, 2016
-
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
KD35Brah wrote:Most encouraging thing is his defense is still elite(mobility).
Also the 3 is back.

Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
- StepBackCrack
- Starter
- Posts: 2,390
- And1: 3,084
- Joined: Jul 11, 2016
-
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
My top 5 KD plays for the season :
1. The block vs LeBron.
2. The deep 3 in Westbrook's face.
3. The block vs Booker's dunk attempt (followed by Curry deep 3).
4. The poster dunk over Love.
5. The block vs DeRozen's dunk attempt.
(The first 2 are not in that video since the video was uploaded before those 2 plays happening)
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
-
- RealGM
- Posts: 60,467
- And1: 5,349
- Joined: Jul 12, 2006
- Location: HCA (Homecourt Advantage)
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
KD_Steph wrote:
My top 5 KD plays for the season :
1. The block vs LeBron.
2. The deep 3 in Westbrook's face.
3. The block vs Booker's dunk attempt (followed by Curry deep 3).
4. The poster dunk over Love.
5. The block vs DeRozen's dunk attempt.
(The first 2 are not in that video since the video was uploaded before those 2 plays happening)
Forgot about that block on Lebron.

"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships."
- Michael Jordan
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
- GSP
- RealGM
- Posts: 19,561
- And1: 16,036
- Joined: Dec 12, 2011
-
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
- StepBackCrack
- Starter
- Posts: 2,390
- And1: 3,084
- Joined: Jul 11, 2016
-
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
32 points
10 rebounds
2 assists
12/20 FG
Great start.
10 rebounds
2 assists
12/20 FG
Great start.

Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
-
- Veteran
- Posts: 2,578
- And1: 2,712
- Joined: Dec 27, 2012
-
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
- StepBackCrack
- Starter
- Posts: 2,390
- And1: 3,084
- Joined: Jul 11, 2016
-
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
- StepBackCrack
- Starter
- Posts: 2,390
- And1: 3,084
- Joined: Jul 11, 2016
-
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)

Definition of pure basketball beauty. Can't get enough of this. It's insane a 7-footer pulls this off with such ease.
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
- StepBackCrack
- Starter
- Posts: 2,390
- And1: 3,084
- Joined: Jul 11, 2016
-
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
By the way, am I the only one who thinks his footwork among SFs could be argued the best ever? It's up there at least for me. His footwork is just so amazing for me (and so pretty at the same time which is a big reason why I'm a fan).
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
- Quotatious
- Retired Mod
- Posts: 16,999
- And1: 11,145
- Joined: Nov 15, 2013
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
KD_Steph wrote:By the way, am I the only one who thinks his footwork among SFs could be argued the best ever? It's up there at least for me. His footwork is just so amazing for me (and so pretty at the same time which is a big reason why I'm a fan).
In terms of footwork, I would say that Pierce is probably the best ever. Dantley, Durant and Bird are close to him, though.
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
- PCProductions
- Lead Assistant
- Posts: 5,763
- And1: 3,989
- Joined: Apr 18, 2012
-
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
What's nice about KD is that he never needs time to get back into form. He's hit the ground running just like in 2015.
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
-
- Assistant Coach
- Posts: 4,398
- And1: 3,024
- Joined: May 11, 2014
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
Looks like he's going to do this for the whole playoffs.
Has an in-prime superstar ever been this open about his life during the season?
Has an in-prime superstar ever been this open about his life during the season?
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
- StepBackCrack
- Starter
- Posts: 2,390
- And1: 3,084
- Joined: Jul 11, 2016
-
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
This is such a great move tbh. What a great idea. Love it.
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
-
- Head Coach
- Posts: 6,317
- And1: 2,237
- Joined: Nov 23, 2009
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
KD_Steph wrote:
Definition of pure basketball beauty. Can't get enough of this. It's insane a 7-footer pulls this off with such ease.
This play is perfect example of how selfish Durant is. In this set he was supposed to pass to Green, but - as many times this season - he though he is still in Oklahoma. When Warriors will face stronger opponent this style of play will cost them title.
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
- StepBackCrack
- Starter
- Posts: 2,390
- And1: 3,084
- Joined: Jul 11, 2016
-
Re: The Kevin Durant Thread (2016 - 17 Pt. 1)
lorak wrote:KD_Steph wrote:
Definition of pure basketball beauty. Can't get enough of this. It's insane a 7-footer pulls this off with such ease.
This play is perfect example of how selfish Durant is. In this set he was supposed to pass to Green, but - as many times this season - he though he is still in Oklahoma. When Warriors will face stronger opponent this style of play will cost them title.

"Selfish" Durant is actually averaging less FGA than Klay and Steph this season.