Kevin Durant’s career in the NBA is undeniably fascinating. Regarded as one of the greatest players in league history, Durant believes that he has not received the level of recognition he deserves. In his own perspective, he should be included in the conversation of the greatest of all time (GOAT).
In a recent interview with Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic, Durant made a bold statement regarding his exclusion from the conversation surrounding the Greatest of All Time (GOAT). According to Durant, the reason behind this omission lies in his time with the Warriors.
“When I made the decision to join the Warriors,” Durant stated in an exclusive interview with The Republic, “I did so because I believed in the team’s potential. It was a question of ‘Why shouldn’t I be a part of that?’ I had already achieved a lot in my career, so I wanted to challenge myself and see what more I could accomplish with a team that had such a strong foundation.”
Kevin Durant has an impressive list of accomplishments in the NBA. He has achieved the status of a 2-time NBA Champion, 2-time NBA Finals MVP, 1-time NBA MVP, 13-time NBA All-Star, 2-time NBA All-Star MVP, 6-time All-NBA First Team member, NBA Rookie of the Year, and a 4-time NBA Scoring Champion.
Despite these remarkable achievements, Durant’s time with the Warriors has affected the recognition he receives. Although he may not be considered in the Greatest of All Time conversation, Durant’s contributions should not be overlooked.
Steph Curry, like Durant, often goes unnoticed when it comes to receiving recognition for his contributions to the Warriors superteam from 2016-2019. Had Curry secured his four championship rings without the presence of Kevin Durant, he would unquestionably be hailed as the greatest point guard in history.
Unfortunately, these years provide critics with an opportunity to undermine Curry’s achievements. Nevertheless, the remarkable aspect is that he accomplished these victories without Durant by his side.
Kevin Durant’s decision to join the Golden State Warriors continues to be a topic of discussion that will likely follow him throughout his career. However, if Durant is able to win a championship without the Warriors, this conversation will undoubtedly lose its intensity.
