The Houston Rockets knew they were getting one of the best shooters of all time when they landed Kevin Durant a few months ago, but when you really dig into his numbers, you see just how talented he truly is.
Fred Katz did just that and posted his findings on social media.
“Kevin Durant has shot better than 50 percent on long 2s — an outrageous number, especially considering how many of his long 2s are contested and off the dribble — in six of the past eight seasons. During each of the two seasons he was under 50 percent, he was at 49,” Katz posted on X
Wild stat:
Kevin Durant has shot better than 50 percent on long 2s — an outrageous number, especially considering how many of his long 2s are contested and off the dribble — in six of the past eight seasons. During each of the two seasons he was under 50 percent, he was at 49.
— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) October 2, 2025
People often talk about Durant’s shooting abilities, and he is regularly referred to as the best “pure shooter” in the NBA right now.
In fact, many people call him one of the greatest of all time when it comes to scoring.
It doesn’t matter where he is on the court, Durant has an uncanny talent to get it done and find the basket.
One of the things that makes this fact even more astounding is that Durant is always the center of all defensive plans.
His opponents are always hounding him and trying to shut him down.
Despite that, he can still score so well, and his long two-pointers are often shockingly accurate.
The addition of Durant is going to help the Rockets in many ways, beyond just his offense.
He is going to lead the team with his experience and his wisdom, and many predict he will be the glue that holds everything together.
His talent on the court is unquestionable, and these numbers prove why.
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