Kevin Durant Reflects on 2019 Free Agency Choice, Admits Knicks' Brand Appeal

Durant acknowledges the preference of his inner circle for the Knicks, while his stint with the Nets saw limited success despite high expectations.

Kevin Durant acknowledges his agent, father, and aunt's preference for him to join the Knicks over the Nets in 2019, but ultimately chose Brooklyn.
Durant admits to embellishing his previous comments about the Knicks' brand not being cool, now recognizing it as cool and appreciating New York's unique appeal.
Despite high expectations, Durant's tenure with the Nets, alongside Kyrie Irving and James Harden, resulted in limited success, with only one playoff series win.
The Knicks, under team president Leon Rose, have seen a resurgence, building a competitive roster that's performing well in the current season.
Durant's decision not to join the Knicks is retrospectively seen as beneficial, allowing the Knicks to develop a strong team identity and roster.