Kevin Durant experienced significant challenges adjusting to the Phoenix Suns’ offensive strategy during his first season with the team, playing alongside Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, according to sources speaking with The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Doug Haller.
Durant reportedly felt that the Suns’ offensive system did not play to his strengths and often left him marginalized in the corner. He was not alone in his skepticism; other players on the team also questioned whether the coaching staff was effectively utilizing the star trio’s capabilities.
There were also internal opinions within the organization that Durant should have been more proactive in communicating his concerns directly to head coach Frank Vogel and the coaching staff.
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Despite these issues, Durant maintained a high scoring average, tying with Booker for fifth in the NBA at 27.1 points per game. However, his field-goal percentage dropped by nearly 4% from the previous year, and his 62.6% true shooting percentage was the lowest since the 2011-12 season.
The Suns’ season ended in frustration as they were swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs.
