Kevin Durant has just finished his 16th season in the NBA. The 35-year-old power forward has played for four teams: the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, and Phoenix Suns. He is often debated for his incredible three seasons with the Warriors, where he won two championships for the franchise and nearly missed a third.
However, an NBA analyst recently undervalued Durant’s impact on the Warriors during a discussion on the show “Undisputed.” Keyshawn Johnson, an American former football wide receiver, mentioned that the outcome would have been the same if Paul Pierce had been on the Warriors alongside Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Stephen Curry.
“If I put Paul Pierce on the Golden State Warriors with Klay Thompson and Draymond and Steph Curry. You don’t think he could do the same stuff?” Johnson said.
However, Durant didn’t stay quiet after Johnson’s remark and fired back with a bold statement on his social media account on X (Formerly Known as Twitter).
KD with the VICIOUS clap back at Keyshawn. 😳 pic.twitter.com/Hc3xdLPhnB
— theScore (@theScore) July 29, 2024
“If the Jets would’ve taken Jonathan Ogden, Marvin Harrison, Ray Lewis, or Eddie George number 1, they would’ve been better off……I hate hypotheticals.” Durant wrote in his latest post on X.
Kevin Durant Shines Bright in Team USA’s Stellar Opener Against Serbia
Kevin Durant, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history, is currently representing his country in the 2024 Paris Olympics. After missing five pre-Olympic exhibition games and several practice sessions, he is finally on track to dominate the court in international competition. During the opening game of Team USA against Serbia, Durant, who recently criticized Nike for excluding him from a promotional ad, showcased his incredible skills and provided some action for the fans. Moreover, The 14-time NBA All-Star finished the game with 23 points and two rebounds.