Kevin Durant: I thought my career was over after the Achilles injury in 2019 Finals
Bleacher Report: KD thought his career was over after he tore his Achilles in the 2019 NBA Finals.
Source: Twitter
Source: Twitter
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Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Durant also clarified the “Knicks aren’t cool” comment after he signed with the Nets:
“At the time the Knicks weren’t cool, but they are a cool brand. …But the team was not cool to play for. The team wasn’t cool to watch…. – 4:10 PM
Durant also clarified the “Knicks aren’t cool” comment after he signed with the Nets:
“At the time the Knicks weren’t cool, but they are a cool brand. …But the team was not cool to play for. The team wasn’t cool to watch…. – 4:10 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
In interview with @boardroom Rich Kleiman tells Kevin Durant to set the record straight that the agent wanted him to join the Knicks.
“You definitely did,” Durant said. “More than anything.”
Durant said his dad and aunt also wanted the Knicks. – 4:08 PM
In interview with @boardroom Rich Kleiman tells Kevin Durant to set the record straight that the agent wanted him to join the Knicks.
“You definitely did,” Durant said. “More than anything.”
Durant said his dad and aunt also wanted the Knicks. – 4:08 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Steph Curry is averaging the most PPG ever by a player in their 15th season.
Kevin Durant is averaging the most PPG ever by a player in their 16th season.
LeBron James is averaging the most PPG ever by a player in their 21st season.
Greatness. pic.twitter.com/dBxstCZzU3 – 11:56 AM
Steph Curry is averaging the most PPG ever by a player in their 15th season.
Kevin Durant is averaging the most PPG ever by a player in their 16th season.
LeBron James is averaging the most PPG ever by a player in their 21st season.
Greatness. pic.twitter.com/dBxstCZzU3 – 11:56 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I love Chuck as a Suns legend, but it’s well past time to ignore Charles Barkley whenever he gives his thoughts on KD. We talked about all that and more on the latest @PHNX_Suns pod:
link.chtbl.com/PHNXSuns pic.twitter.com/s88QbncgSl – 11:05 AM
I love Chuck as a Suns legend, but it’s well past time to ignore Charles Barkley whenever he gives his thoughts on KD. We talked about all that and more on the latest @PHNX_Suns pod:
link.chtbl.com/PHNXSuns pic.twitter.com/s88QbncgSl – 11:05 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
PPG leader by age this season:
19 — Scoot
20 — Wemby
21 — Paolo
22 — Ant
23 — Maxey
24 — Luka
25 — Shai
26 — Fox
27 — Mitchell
28 — Jokic
29 — Giannis
30 — Davis
31 — Harris
32 — Kawhi
33 — Dame
34 — DeMar
35 — Durant
36 — Conley
37 — Horford
38 — CP3
39 — LeBron pic.twitter.com/MHQ05KanYp – 10:35 AM
PPG leader by age this season:
19 — Scoot
20 — Wemby
21 — Paolo
22 — Ant
23 — Maxey
24 — Luka
25 — Shai
26 — Fox
27 — Mitchell
28 — Jokic
29 — Giannis
30 — Davis
31 — Harris
32 — Kawhi
33 — Dame
34 — DeMar
35 — Durant
36 — Conley
37 — Horford
38 — CP3
39 — LeBron pic.twitter.com/MHQ05KanYp – 10:35 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jacque Vaughn was promoted from interim, replacing Steve Nash who himself had been a shockingly unexpected hire with a preexisting relationship w/ GM Sean Marks and star Kevin Durant. This could be Brooklyn’s first in-depth coaching search since Kenny Atkinson in 2016. #nets #nba – 10:32 AM
Jacque Vaughn was promoted from interim, replacing Steve Nash who himself had been a shockingly unexpected hire with a preexisting relationship w/ GM Sean Marks and star Kevin Durant. This could be Brooklyn’s first in-depth coaching search since Kenny Atkinson in 2016. #nets #nba – 10:32 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Kevin Durant: “Hopefully, we go back to playing in our own jerseys too” #NBAAllStar2024
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 7:36 AM
Kevin Durant: “Hopefully, we go back to playing in our own jerseys too” #NBAAllStar2024
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 7:36 AM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Team USA vs. Team World.
All-Star Game 2025.
Stephen Curry VS. Luka Doncic
Anthony Edwards VS. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Kevin Durant VS. Karl-Anthony Towns
LeBron James VS. Giannis Antetokounmpo
Joel Embiid VS. Nikola Jokic
Make it happen. – 2:31 AM
Team USA vs. Team World.
All-Star Game 2025.
Stephen Curry VS. Luka Doncic
Anthony Edwards VS. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Kevin Durant VS. Karl-Anthony Towns
LeBron James VS. Giannis Antetokounmpo
Joel Embiid VS. Nikola Jokic
Make it happen. – 2:31 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It’s a good test for us.”
Kevin Durant as #Suns are at #Mavs on Thursday in first game after #NBAAllStar break. pic.twitter.com/asZGQbIIBM – 12:28 AM
“It’s a good test for us.”
Kevin Durant as #Suns are at #Mavs on Thursday in first game after #NBAAllStar break. pic.twitter.com/asZGQbIIBM – 12:28 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“The shot making from the East was incredible. It’s hard to play defense when somebody is shooting 30, 40 footers over you.”
Kevin Durant after East record-setting 211-186 win over West #NBAAllStar2024 #Suns pic.twitter.com/Yq1lcanTB4 – 12:24 AM
“The shot making from the East was incredible. It’s hard to play defense when somebody is shooting 30, 40 footers over you.”
Kevin Durant after East record-setting 211-186 win over West #NBAAllStar2024 #Suns pic.twitter.com/Yq1lcanTB4 – 12:24 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Kevin Durant: “The traditional format is something I grew up on, and hopefully we go back to playing in our own jerseys, too.” – 11:28 PM
Kevin Durant: “The traditional format is something I grew up on, and hopefully we go back to playing in our own jerseys, too.” – 11:28 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’re only doing what the great ones have done before us.”
Kevin Durant on using platform to create awareness when asked about female empowerment. #Suns #NBAAllStar2024 pic.twitter.com/aKoLBb8tv4 – 11:23 PM
“We’re only doing what the great ones have done before us.”
Kevin Durant on using platform to create awareness when asked about female empowerment. #Suns #NBAAllStar2024 pic.twitter.com/aKoLBb8tv4 – 11:23 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
East 211 West 186 Final.
Kevin Durant 18 points, Devin Booker 15. #NBAAllStar2024 #Suns – 10:51 PM
East 211 West 186 Final.
Kevin Durant 18 points, Devin Booker 15. #NBAAllStar2024 #Suns – 10:51 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game:
Devin Booker: 15 Pts, 7 Ast, 4 Reb, 2 Stl, 7-14 FG in 19 mins
Kevin Durant: 18 Pts, 5 Ast, 5 Reb, 2 Stl, 7-12 FG in 25 mins – 10:46 PM
Suns in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game:
Devin Booker: 15 Pts, 7 Ast, 4 Reb, 2 Stl, 7-14 FG in 19 mins
Kevin Durant: 18 Pts, 5 Ast, 5 Reb, 2 Stl, 7-12 FG in 25 mins – 10:46 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lobs a ball to himself for a filthy dunk.
Then follows with a 3.
SGA leading the West with 23 points. Next closest is KD with 18.
Shai has a shot at MVP if the West can get back into it. – 10:11 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lobs a ball to himself for a filthy dunk.
Then follows with a 3.
SGA leading the West with 23 points. Next closest is KD with 18.
Shai has a shot at MVP if the West can get back into it. – 10:11 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Every West player has been on the court longer than Paul George with 2:47 left in the third quarter
But PG-13 has 13 points, more than every West player except Towns, Durant, and Gilgeous-Alexander – 10:11 PM
Every West player has been on the court longer than Paul George with 2:47 left in the third quarter
But PG-13 has 13 points, more than every West player except Towns, Durant, and Gilgeous-Alexander – 10:11 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum beats Durant on a step-back three then plays the two-man game to get Haliburton a three. Haliburton feeds him back on the next possession ofr three more.
It’s 121-97… – 9:56 PM
Tatum beats Durant on a step-back three then plays the two-man game to get Haliburton a three. Haliburton feeds him back on the next possession ofr three more.
It’s 121-97… – 9:56 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
lol KD hits Dame with the same “too little” sign he gave Cam Thomas earlier this season pic.twitter.com/W36YoH4cow – 9:28 PM
lol KD hits Dame with the same “too little” sign he gave Cam Thomas earlier this season pic.twitter.com/W36YoH4cow – 9:28 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
Kevin Durant didn’t just hit Damian Lillard with a “too small.” His was like a “you’re tiny.” – 9:24 PM
Kevin Durant didn’t just hit Damian Lillard with a “too small.” His was like a “you’re tiny.” – 9:24 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Smh Trae Young didn’t need to nutmeg him like that, he probably coulda just ran under KD’s legs – 9:19 PM
Smh Trae Young didn’t need to nutmeg him like that, he probably coulda just ran under KD’s legs – 9:19 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
KD finds SGA for the layup. They’ve found each other a couple of times already for easy buckets – 8:47 PM
KD finds SGA for the layup. They’ve found each other a couple of times already for easy buckets – 8:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
West #NBAAllStar2024 starters.
Kevin Durant incoming. #Suns pic.twitter.com/1gFRe3Ttat – 8:31 PM
West #NBAAllStar2024 starters.
Kevin Durant incoming. #Suns pic.twitter.com/1gFRe3Ttat – 8:31 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
“Earning his first start in his second All-Star Game, it’s the floor general of the Oklahoma City Thunder… Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.”
SGA-Luka-KD-LeBron-Jokic.
West starters are truly stacked. – 8:29 PM
“Earning his first start in his second All-Star Game, it’s the floor general of the Oklahoma City Thunder… Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.”
SGA-Luka-KD-LeBron-Jokic.
West starters are truly stacked. – 8:29 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
LeBron, Steph and KD were all asked which young players they are passing the torch to.
LeBron: SGA, Ant
Curry: SGA, Ant, Luka
KD: SGA, Ant, Booker, Luka, Maxey, Hali
pic.twitter.com/g5HfE8aW2O – 7:08 PM
LeBron, Steph and KD were all asked which young players they are passing the torch to.
LeBron: SGA, Ant
Curry: SGA, Ant, Luka
KD: SGA, Ant, Booker, Luka, Maxey, Hali
pic.twitter.com/g5HfE8aW2O – 7:08 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Asked Anthony Edwards yesterday what he admired about Kevin Durant, his favorite player growing up:
“Put it on the floor, go get a bucket any time of the game. On 2K he was unstoppable. 2012-2013, I’m still in middle school, so playing with him was great for me. I always won.” – 6:14 PM
Asked Anthony Edwards yesterday what he admired about Kevin Durant, his favorite player growing up:
“Put it on the floor, go get a bucket any time of the game. On 2K he was unstoppable. 2012-2013, I’m still in middle school, so playing with him was great for me. I always won.” – 6:14 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
The West is going through its All-Star Game rehearsals and Kevin Durant is just swishing jumpers in a hoodie and beanie pic.twitter.com/6gRFcXzUnt – 5:58 PM
The West is going through its All-Star Game rehearsals and Kevin Durant is just swishing jumpers in a hoodie and beanie pic.twitter.com/6gRFcXzUnt – 5:58 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
KD, LeBron and Steph have a combined 44 All-Star selections 😲
Legends of the game
pic.twitter.com/H1JrbBef7t – 5:51 PM
KD, LeBron and Steph have a combined 44 All-Star selections 😲
Legends of the game
pic.twitter.com/H1JrbBef7t – 5:51 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
KD dapping up Steph, Bron and AD before the All-Star Game 😤
53 COMBINED ALL-STAR APPEARANCES
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/zM1rthwM2v – 5:46 PM
KD dapping up Steph, Bron and AD before the All-Star Game 😤
53 COMBINED ALL-STAR APPEARANCES
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/zM1rthwM2v – 5:46 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The only All-Star Game triple-doubles:
MJ in 1997—
14 PTS | 11 REB | 11 AST | 26 MIN
LeBron in 2011—
29 PTS | 12 REB | 10 AST | 32 MIN
Wade in 2012—
24 PTS | 10 REB | 10 AST | 33 MIN
KD in 2017—
21 PTS | 10 REB | 10 AST | 27 MIN pic.twitter.com/74jFNXWG90 – 1:40 PM
The only All-Star Game triple-doubles:
MJ in 1997—
14 PTS | 11 REB | 11 AST | 26 MIN
LeBron in 2011—
29 PTS | 12 REB | 10 AST | 32 MIN
Wade in 2012—
24 PTS | 10 REB | 10 AST | 33 MIN
KD in 2017—
21 PTS | 10 REB | 10 AST | 27 MIN pic.twitter.com/74jFNXWG90 – 1:40 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns: Kevin Durant, Devin Booker ‘know what each other’s thinking,’ bond grows (w/video) #NBAAllStar2024 #NBAAllStarWeekend #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 10:13 AM
Phoenix Suns: Kevin Durant, Devin Booker ‘know what each other’s thinking,’ bond grows (w/video) #NBAAllStar2024 #NBAAllStarWeekend #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 10:13 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
From #NBAAllStarWeekend:
Devin Booker part of UK record 7 #NBAAllStar selections tinyurl.com/3rw89jma
Walter Davis, Michele Timms Naismith HOF finalists
tinyurl.com/zb7mvbwv
Book 1 gone in ‘2 or 3 minutes’
tinyurl.com/45kxcae9
Incoming: Kevin Durant/Booker bond #Suns pic.twitter.com/ahA7ylJyKY – 9:00 AM
From #NBAAllStarWeekend:
Devin Booker part of UK record 7 #NBAAllStar selections tinyurl.com/3rw89jma
Walter Davis, Michele Timms Naismith HOF finalists
tinyurl.com/zb7mvbwv
Book 1 gone in ‘2 or 3 minutes’
tinyurl.com/45kxcae9
Incoming: Kevin Durant/Booker bond #Suns pic.twitter.com/ahA7ylJyKY – 9:00 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
From West #NBAAllStarPractice today:
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker getting up shots.
Booker lefty incoming. #Suns pic.twitter.com/G85MFFZL2U – 8:45 PM
From West #NBAAllStarPractice today:
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker getting up shots.
Booker lefty incoming. #Suns pic.twitter.com/G85MFFZL2U – 8:45 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: Has the NBA’s scoring boom gotten out of hand?
From All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, Adam Silver, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Doc Rivers ponder whether defense is dead and if rule changes are needed @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/02… – 7:26 PM
Story: Has the NBA’s scoring boom gotten out of hand?
From All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, Adam Silver, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Doc Rivers ponder whether defense is dead and if rule changes are needed @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/02… – 7:26 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Kevin Durant laced up the new “Year of the Dragon” KD 4 Retro at All Star practice pic.twitter.com/22vH4Y2tB1 – 4:34 PM
Kevin Durant laced up the new “Year of the Dragon” KD 4 Retro at All Star practice pic.twitter.com/22vH4Y2tB1 – 4:34 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Kevin Durant and Steph Curry both named SGA, Luka and Ant as future faces of the league: pic.twitter.com/2u3jbOHmDB – 4:11 PM
Kevin Durant and Steph Curry both named SGA, Luka and Ant as future faces of the league: pic.twitter.com/2u3jbOHmDB – 4:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We have the same likes in life. We’re hoops junkies.”
Devin Booker on his relationship with Kevin Durant. #Suns #NBAAllStar2024 pic.twitter.com/s89C2vfNLQ – 3:46 PM
“We have the same likes in life. We’re hoops junkies.”
Devin Booker on his relationship with Kevin Durant. #Suns #NBAAllStar2024 pic.twitter.com/s89C2vfNLQ – 3:46 PM
NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
KD laces up the retro KD 4s!
#NBAKicks #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/AFQDNCeCxo – 3:16 PM
KD laces up the retro KD 4s!
#NBAKicks #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/AFQDNCeCxo – 3:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We at this point almost know what each other are thinking.”
Kevin Durant on his relationship with Devin Booker. #Suns #NBAAllStar2024 pic.twitter.com/7zQ5VKhz8B – 2:25 PM
“We at this point almost know what each other are thinking.”
Kevin Durant on his relationship with Devin Booker. #Suns #NBAAllStar2024 pic.twitter.com/7zQ5VKhz8B – 2:25 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Best current player and team in the league outside of #Suns?
Clippers. Kawhi Leonard.
Kevin Durant. #NBAAllStar2024 . pic.twitter.com/DO80qVjzAb – 2:21 PM
Best current player and team in the league outside of #Suns?
Clippers. Kawhi Leonard.
Kevin Durant. #NBAAllStar2024 . pic.twitter.com/DO80qVjzAb – 2:21 PM
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Clutch Points: “To help run the team… that’s a dream come true. That’s probably one of the only things that I would really lock in like I was playing again.” Kevin Durant on possibly getting involved with the Seattle SuperSonics post retirement. (via @boardroom) pic.twitter.com/oOY4nuNzRJ -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / February 20, 2024
StatMuse: KD this season: 28.2 PPG 6.6 RPG 5.7 APG The most PPG ever by a player in their 16th season. statmuse.com/nba/player/kev… -via Twitter @statmuse / February 20, 2024
Clutch Points: “I’m not as charismatic as my peers. I don’t have a personality fit for TV… You gotta sell what you’re doing… I don’t feel like I need to.” Kevin Durant on why the media may think he’s not a leader ??? (via @boardroom) pic.twitter.com/UlAv2H1zKo -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / February 20, 2024