Overview

• Kevin Durant, now with the Phoenix Suns, is set to compete against his former team, the Brooklyn Nets, sparking discussions about whether he should receive a tribute video.
• Durant has publicly stated that he does not want a tribute video, a sentiment echoed by some Nets fans who feel he does not deserve one due to his request for more trades than playoff series won during his time with the team.
• Durant joined the Nets in 2019 but sat out the 2019-20 season due to a torn Achilles tendon. Despite strong performances in subsequent seasons, his time with the Nets was marked by injuries and playoff disappointments.
• Durant sought a trade from the Nets in June 2022, initially preferring the Suns or Heat. He rescinded the request in August 2022, but was eventually traded to the Suns in February 2023.
• Despite his controversial tenure with the Nets, Durant believes he should be considered among the greatest players of all time, a claim he feels is overlooked due to his decision to join the Golden State Warriors.