The debate over the greatest NBA player of all time often centers around Michael Jordan and LeBron James, but Kevin Durant firmly believes he should be part of that conversation as well.
“Why shouldn’t I be in that? That’s the question you should ask,” Durant stated, adding, “Why not? What haven’t I done?” However, Durant is aware of the impact of his decision to join the Golden State Warriors after they eliminated his Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2016 Western Conference Finals.
This led to Durant engaging in Twitter discussions, where a user questioned his GOAT status, highlighting the difference in legacy impact between Durant’s move to the Warriors and hypothetical scenarios involving MJ or LeBron. KD responded by asserting his ability to discuss basketball comfortably with anyone who has played the game.
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Durant’s move to the Warriors resulted in two championships, with the team setting an NBA-record 73 regular-season wins in the 2015-16 season. However, some fans hold reservations about Durant’s legacy, especially comparing it to MJ and LeBron, who faced challenges and won titles with different teams.
Despite Durant’s impressive resume, including two rings, two NBA Finals MVPs, a league MVP, a Rookie of the Year, four scoring titles, 10 All-NBA selections, and 13 All-Star nods, the circumstances of his championships with the loaded Warriors team may impact how some fans view him in the ongoing GOAT debates.
