Kevin Durant VS Everybody
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Welcome back to the show! Today's topic is the career arc of Kevin Durant, exploring it through the lens of his public perception. We'll be delving into how both the media and fans have played significant roles in shaping his journey in the NBA.
As avid basketball fans, we all know that Kevin Durant's story is one of the most intriguing in the league, second only to LeBron James' pursuit of Michael Jordan's legacy as the greatest basketball player ever. Durant's career has been filled with drama, making it one of the most eventful in the past two decades.
Before we dive into the ups and downs, it's essential to remember that Durant's journey wasn't always tumultuous. He started as a beloved player during his time with the Seattle SuperSonics, where he won the Rookie of the Year award despite the team's struggles.
However, things took an unexpected turn when the franchise moved to Oklahoma City. While he was revered there too, the decision to join the Golden State Warriors as a free agent in 2016 sparked controversy. Many fans and analysts criticized him for what they perceived as a weak move, as it significantly impacted the competitive balance in the league.
During this time, Durant faced harsh criticism from both the media and fans, leading to the infamous burner Twitter account incident. He was caught using anonymous accounts to defend himself against negative comments and engage with fans in a way that some found disingenuous.
As Durant's career progressed, he faced internal challenges within the Golden State Warriors team, particularly with Draymond Green. The friction and uncertainties surrounding his place in the team played a role in his decision to leave for Brooklyn.
Leaving Golden State was another controversial move, as Durant's departure wasn't received well by some of his former teammates, and it seemed he was burning bridges along the way.
In Brooklyn, Durant's reputation faced further scrutiny, with Charles Barkley even referring to him as a "bus rider" rather than a "bus driver," suggesting that Durant may not be the driving force on his team.
The question now is whether Durant has moved past the need for external approval and validation from fans, media, and former NBA greats. As we analyze his career, we'll explore his growth as a person and a player, understanding the factors that have influenced his public perception.
Join us for an in-depth discussion on the complex career of Kevin Durant and the broader implications of public perception in the NBA. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated on our latest content!
Is KD the busdriver in Phoenix as a Sun or is it Devin Booker?
And the even bigger question is
Has KD moved past his need for his legacy to be approved of by fans, the media, and former NBA greats.
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I think KD could’ve genuinely got a championship without golden state but I think he didn’t want to have a Chris Paul situation and went somewhere he knew he’d win
@whatslaps
11 ай бұрын
Exactly, he knew it would be a sure thing. He didn't think the fans would know what he was doing.
@MeloRiley
10 ай бұрын
@@whatslapshe called and told you it was a sure thing and shit was sure they wasn’t garunteed to win when you say shit like that your disrespecting Lebron kyrie and love I watched the 17 finals and a lot of those games was close it was kd that came up clutch for gs the starters for each team averaged the same amount of points kyrie averaged more than steph klay and love both was 16ppg and jr smith led that series in 3fg% and 3s made so stop the Bs it was Lebron that only averaged 1.8 ppg in the 4th quarters in that finals so actually nothing was garunteed kd came up clutch bron didn’t might wanna go watch those games again buddy
@geesmoove888
29 күн бұрын
He had already made a finals appearance with OKC and was ups 3-1 in that WCF before they blew the lead to GSW. He was absolutely NOT in a Chris Paul situation.
Insane you haven’t blown up, your content feels so well made like you’re in the middle of your YT prime
@whatslaps
11 ай бұрын
It happens when it's supposed to. The trajectory looks good!
Your videos are so well made and researched. Love watching them
@whatslaps
11 ай бұрын
Thanks man! Glad you're digging the content.
Bruh you should totally do more vids like this just based on players.
@wusangfu
11 ай бұрын
He could sprinkle these in with his other vids and really just have a ton of content from your recommendation and his general thing. I think it's a good idea you just posted.
@whatslaps
11 ай бұрын
Yeah I the lebron one did well. Curry is next week
Love the videos man! I kept on looking for all the parts on tik toks so I finally came to KZread and Ive been catching up on your videos 😄
@whatslaps
11 ай бұрын
Love to hear it!
my goat
@whatslaps
11 ай бұрын
I could see that.
You will blow soon. The quality is on point. Keep up the great work 💪🏽
@whatslaps
11 ай бұрын
thanks brother. the trajectory is lookin good
My question : WHY WHY none of you guys blame the warriors organization and curry for signe him the man was FA and u play to WIN! everybody is blame him when all haters are saying KD aint top 100. 2 - one of the rich people in the planet (ELON MUSK) have burner account but ofcourse u guys pick KD. 3- if KD stop playing right now who had a better carrier KD or Barkley ( yes KD without 2rings). it’s lose lose for modern nba players. we ridicule kd for ring chasing but in the same breath ridicule dame for being loyal. peace from Monte Carlo
@whatslaps
11 ай бұрын
Yeah, but people are giving dame guff now
Thunderstruck
@whatslaps
11 ай бұрын
I totally forgot. Dang smh
You deserve more subscribers. Keep up the good work!
@whatslaps
10 ай бұрын
Subs will come. Thanks for the encouragement!
The fact u got 35k on tiktok and only 4k subs on YT is criminal. Editing and storytelling is absolutely top tier, love the vids my guy ❤ Also maybe promote ur YT at the end of ur TikToks cuz ur vids are alot better in horizontal format
@whatslaps
10 ай бұрын
Thanks man! Maybe I'll put a quick "full video on KZread" frame at the end of the tiktoks
Thanks!
@whatslaps
11 ай бұрын
Danke Schoen ♥️
I think I would tell the person from the future to “take a hike”. Yeah somewhat unassuming start to his career to lead to what it developed into to where we are today. Him going to warriors was WILD. Burner stuff was pretty embarrassing. His “fit” in golden state was always a bit strange. The Barkley stuff did make a good point and the little interview was funny. Interested to see how this phoenix situation plays out. Cool vid. Thanks you again. Love the stuff. You da man.
@whatslaps
11 ай бұрын
No doubt. I'm excited for this season. The suns are truly the monstars. We've got a pretty drama filled season ahead of us and I'm here for it. See you next week, fam!
Kd is my favorite player. That's all I really wanted to say 🤷🏽♂️
@whatslaps
11 ай бұрын
That's all you gotta say.
You ever think of doing vids on other subjects? Music/movies/whatever?
@whatslaps
Ай бұрын
I'd like to do some book reviews/video essays in the future when I get more time.
sup boy kd lotion soft
@whatslaps
10 ай бұрын
But so am I