Kevin Durant, widely regarded as one of the NBA’s premier players, has established himself as a dominant force on the court. Known for his scoring prowess and offensive skills, Durant is determined to make a deep playoff run this upcoming season alongside his talented teammates Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.
Reflecting on a pivotal moment in his basketball journey, Durant revealed that he once believed his career was in jeopardy. In 2019, while playing for the Golden State Warriors, Durant suffered a devastating Achilles injury during the NBA Finals. At that moment, he feared that his time in the sport had come to an abrupt end.
Durant’s injury occurred during a crucial game against the Toronto Raptors, with the Warriors vying for their third consecutive championship. Unfortunately, the ruptured Achilles tendon forced Durant to miss the remainder of the series and the subsequent season. Ultimately, the Warriors lost the Finals, marking the end of Durant’s tenure with the team.
Despite the initial uncertainty surrounding his future, Durant’s career continued to flourish. After sitting out the 2019-20 season, he was eventually traded to the Brooklyn Nets before finding his current home in Phoenix. Although he may no longer be considered an MVP frontrunner, Durant remains a prolific scorer, averaging 28.2 points per game this season. Currently, the Phoenix Suns hold the sixth spot in the Western Conference with a respectable record of 33-22.
According to the Source sportslens.com