Now more than ever, it seems that there is a lot of talk about Kevin Durant and his place in NBA history.
The Phoenix Suns star is having yet another amazing season, scoring 27.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists.
But some people are debating if he’s still one of the best players in the league.
Speaking on “Run It Back,” former NBA star Lou Williams defended Durant in a very unique but understandable way.
“If we’re all at the park, and you put 15 of the best basketball players out there, Kevin Durant, LeBron James—is Kevin Durant going to be picked 1-10 if we’re picking teams? Absolutely,” Williams said.
"If we're all at the park, and you put 15 of the best basketball players out there, Kevin Durant, LeBron James—is Kevin Durant going to be picked 1-10 if we're picking teams? Absolutely."@TeamLou23 on if KD is still a top 10 player.
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— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) March 6, 2024
Williams said that he would still pick Durant as a top-ten player and there are many people who agree with him.
So why is there any debate about the Suns star?
Perhaps it’s because his team has been struggling to make a huge impact in the Western Conference this year.
They are currently the sixth seed with a 36-26 record.
When the season began, some analysts and fans predicted that Phoenix could be a top-three team right away.
Instead, they have struggled a lot, mostly due to injuries plaguing the roster.
However, Durant has remained healthy for most of the season, which means the weight of the team has been on his shoulders.
He has been tasked with leading the Suns as they have suffered multiple absences from Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.
Durant has tried but the Suns haven’t broken away from the rest of the pack.
Because of that, certain people are questioning him and his place in NBA history.
There is a ton of amazing talent in the league right now but the argument can be made that Durant is still one of the best of the best.
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