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Kevin Durant Reaffirms Why He Left Thunder for Warriors on VanVleet’s ‘Unguarded’

Durant frames the 2016 move as a choice for a better offensive fit.

Overview

  • On Fred VanVleet’s Unguarded podcast, Durant said Oklahoma City relied on one-dimensional specialists, making the offense harder to generate, while Golden State’s attack fit his game.
  • Durant described the Warriors’ high pace and scoring as alleviating constant zones and double-teams, saying he expected a 120-points-per-game environment in Golden State.
  • He left the Thunder after nine seasons, including one in Seattle, and spent three seasons with the Warriors.
  • Golden State won two championships during his tenure, and Durant earned Finals MVP honors in both title runs.
  • Reporting notes he has not won another championship since leaving the Warriors and has since played for multiple teams, with his current stop being the Houston Rockets.