NBA Players Share Incredible Kevin Durant Stories | Blake Griffin, Steven Adams, PJ Tucker & More
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Kevin Durant (The Brooklyn Nets) is a mean man on the basketball court and is also one of the frontrunners to be The NBA's MVP this season. To celebrate we've made a compilation of the best KD stories from the podcast. With stories from Blake Griffing, PJ Tucker, Jrue Holiday, Steven Adams, JJ Redick, Pascal Siakam, Kevin Huerter, Andre Iguodala, Patty Mills and more.
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Pj tucker has a great attitude. Every play is a battle. Doesnt matter how much you lose you gotta play every play. Love it
@knightvr_112
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah he gained an instant fan in me. Same attitude I try to imbue in my son.
@pandabear1576
2 жыл бұрын
Only issue is he hacks a lot as a result of the attitude
@josephmatthews7698
2 жыл бұрын
"That's cool. Do it again." "OK. Do it again." "DO IT AGAIN!" No joke, I wish I could roll with the punches like that. Of course the game of basketball is far simpler than the game of life but there is definitely something we can all learn from that mentality.
@jarrenhuynh6517
2 жыл бұрын
That mentality needs to come back in the nba
@parvuyadav6941
2 жыл бұрын
@@jarrenhuynh6517 zxxzxxzz
Great to see you give KD his flowers whiles he’s alive love to see it JJ !!!
@truthlady4606
2 жыл бұрын
Well you just said everything I was planning on saying
@bankrollnick9303
2 жыл бұрын
Amen
@rensta7870
2 жыл бұрын
Er
@1solo92
2 жыл бұрын
Amen to that
He's 7 foot with good ball skills and shooting. It's close to impossible to block him so really every jumper he's open. Freak of nature.
@Dwyanerose
2 жыл бұрын
If isn’t a 7 footer dude… He’s listed at 6’9
@jay-jaypumatong488
2 жыл бұрын
@@Dwyanerose he's g'11 without shoes. durant is just listed at 6'9 so he could play sf, since he plays like a guard
@sloanNYC
2 жыл бұрын
@@jay-jaypumatong488 These positions are so silly now. They only matter for what, All Star voting?
@kingofgrooveness
2 жыл бұрын
@@Dwyanerose he's 6'11 without shoes
@jaydell4039
2 жыл бұрын
@@Dwyanerose durant is not 6’9. Maybe you haven’t seen pictures of him standing next to dudes like Demarcus cousins who is 6’11. Go look at the olympic team picture and tell me he’s 6’9 lol
Not a KD fan but hes probably the best, most natural, most unguardable scorer to ever play
@agenteagresivo
2 жыл бұрын
Me neither. Mostly cause he a ussy and a itch but watching that man play is watching poetry in motion. Unreal talent.
@Red-zc2zy
2 жыл бұрын
@@agenteagresivo weirdo.
@kdyy3
2 жыл бұрын
@@agenteagresivo how you hate on KD but watching a video about him 🤣
@LandStrider23
2 жыл бұрын
@@kdyy3 Prolly a bron stan or for russ. they're toxic af
@napoleonbonaparte1260
2 жыл бұрын
Dirk was basically unguardable during his prime though. 2005-2011 Dirk was unstoppable.
Kevin Durant is quite literally the most unguardable player in NBA history.
@jalenad11
2 жыл бұрын
People say that but there's a guy out there that won 10 scoring titles with 7 of them in a row...
@truthlady4606
2 жыл бұрын
@@jalenad11 Everyone got their own opinion can we accept that? You really used your time just to contradict someone that’s giving love to another person… phucking KZread…
@jalenad11
2 жыл бұрын
@@truthlady4606 I don't debate him being the best of his era. I don't even debate him being a no question top 5. When you say words like "in history", that's another discussion.
@trinabrown9721
2 жыл бұрын
@@jalenad11 he’s more efficient than Jordan and he shoots the 3 better
@truthlady4606
2 жыл бұрын
@@jalenad11 Discussion? With who? Did you get my point sir? It’s his opinion and you have yours… we are all different and all have different opinions and that’s ok… you may have your top 5 of all time and I may have mine… it’s ok to be different sir… it shouldn’t always have to be a discussion or debate 😂 maybe I just look at life different
Kevin Durant is what happens when you combine the efficiency of a spot-up shooter with the length of a centre. It's not even fair, especially in the offensive zone.
@lebumjames1373
2 жыл бұрын
7ft point GOD
@DeuceAlchemist
2 жыл бұрын
Nah, spot up shooters don't operate the way he does offensively
@BloggerMusicMan
2 жыл бұрын
@@DeuceAlchemist I meant purely in terms of how efficient he is as a shooter. Having a 50-40-90 season for instance. Obviously he's not Kyle Korver.
@duanedoldrum7570
2 жыл бұрын
KD is a shooting guard with a height of a center.
@havocfrumda3122
2 жыл бұрын
@@duanedoldrum7570 with 10 point guard
If you havn't seen KD live, gotta see that. His length and movement makes nearly every other player a kid
Love how JJ poured the wine for Blake, respect and always nice as a guest to have someone pour for you. 😆
Ingram is an example of how great kd is. Same build but one is lvl 99 and one is 88
@Lob32City
2 жыл бұрын
Ingram isn’t 7ft
@tremain7056
2 жыл бұрын
@@Lob32City Notice he said “same build”…not same height
@Lob32City
2 жыл бұрын
@@tremain7056 I mean you can say that about 60% of the nba at this point. Most of the NBA even the bigs are really thin
@foreverpattk
2 жыл бұрын
@@Lob32City its not about being long and thin, by "build" i think he meant the way they play, basically relying on tough shots and pull up threes, which both BI and KD do.
@AyyyQ
2 жыл бұрын
KD is taller
Being a kd fan (throughout his move to GSW) I personally feel like he’s gotten way too much slander than he deserves. It’s hard to defend the guy when everyone cooks him for that one thing and you just want people to sit back and realize that he is a generational talent that needs to be appreciated.
@jimmybrown991
Жыл бұрын
I feel like everyone knows he a generational talent
@kiarat5406
Жыл бұрын
I personally never cared about his move to GSW. People care way too much about which team a player chooses to play at. It's not that deep. People tend to exaggerate what KD did as something awful when in reality all he did was choose to play for a different basketball team. It's even crazier that this happened 6 YEARS AGO and people STILL hate on KD for it.
@simonhui5638
Жыл бұрын
I cant blame kd choice curry over wb. But then knew they will win the chips as long they stay healthy
@demetriusmiddleton1246
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate his talent, yes. But talent is only aa part of what we admire, especially in athletes. And i think rightfully so. Even in real life, talent is only part of the equation
@demetriusmiddleton1246
Жыл бұрын
@@kiarat5406 it's even crazier that criticism is considered hate in 2022
i’ve watched KD live, and what blake says is the truth. there’s no one else ever that is more unbothered by someone with a hand in his face than KD. i truly believe that his muscle memory from every spot on the court is so good that he could make many of the shots he takes with his eyes closed, he’s that insanely good.
KD might be the most pure basketball player to ever live. He loves to hoop and that’s all he cares about.
KD is the guy WE ALL created on 2K/NBA Live when we were shorties.. Then, we no longer had to 🤞🏾
Pj tucker was having some ptsd recalling that game lol
I wish people would just actually enjoy still being able to see a talent like Kd before he retires ….crazy how our kids we never be able to see him well while he still playing .
5:25 Host: "How'd you approach playing with K.D.?" Blake Griffin: "Got out the way & grab his occasional rebounds." basically explains it
This podcast and all the smoke are #1 NBA podcasts. JJ and his guest are great at just listening and not interrupting. JJ also ask great questions
I don’t think KD knows how good he is. Cause he knew why would he care about the media and twitter trolls? Man you’re Kevin durant the greatest player in the nba by far skill wise.
@stephenwong8053
2 жыл бұрын
watch the draymond green interview with kd, k knows how good he is lol he explains that exact thing with the media and knowing how good he is enjoy my boy its a good watch.
@ripevanwinkle494
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephenwong8053 I’ll sure check it out
@ocben2184
2 жыл бұрын
He knows who he is
@Michael91.
2 жыл бұрын
“I’m Kevin fuckin Durant, y’all know who I am” I’m pretty sure he does lol
@richardmatthews2807
2 жыл бұрын
Even skill wise kyrie Irving is a tad more skilled bcz of his size
I really appreciate how great JJ is at making videos and podcasts. I hope more people and players learn from this grade a content.
2:23 Milwaukee security guard setting the damn tone! Haha
@UBeesh10
2 жыл бұрын
Damn near speared tf out them folks lol
Keep the KD content coming.
@goodprince5327
2 жыл бұрын
KD *sucking
@bornasiroki3976
2 жыл бұрын
@@goodprince5327 if you are the best player in the NBA you deserve to be talked about
@goodprince5327
2 жыл бұрын
@@bornasiroki3976 sorry buddy . KD was never the best player in the league. It was LeBron and now its Giannis
@tsong3545
2 жыл бұрын
@@goodprince5327 Kevin Durant's foot saved Giannis
@goodprince5327
2 жыл бұрын
@@tsong3545 Oh really? It wasnt the fact that he shot 0-5 at the OT and airballed the last shot? 🤡
I like the word unfazed.. truly describes kd
KD might be the most complete and ideal basketball player of all time
JJ putting out some of the best basketball content out there right now. good stuff
Awesome hearing these player to player stories from the actual players!!
KD the man but boy do I love PJ Tucker. That's that energy I like. Wish my Celtics had that mentality smh.
@Ozhull
2 жыл бұрын
PJ won my heart in the finals. My god, that drive and tenacity was insane. I've never seen such persistent defense in my life.
@iJustWannaRoxk
2 жыл бұрын
Celtics up rn
@OGC558
2 жыл бұрын
@@iJustWannaRoxk i knew Celtics would be up because Tatum only shoots well after All-star break but still don't have that mentality. Tatum has been getting to the basket more so maybe things will change
@iwishiwasthomasshelby
2 жыл бұрын
Marcus smart does. But when smart tells Tatum and brown to do it, they just poop on the suggestion.
Man I love JJ for putting this video up.
This is the craziest podcast when it comes to talking about in depth basketball knowledge. Subbed. Better late than never.
Love PJ’s tenacity and sharing his mindset. NOT GOING AWAY! 👀😎
Keep up the good work JJ. Great content
No matter what we love kd from 🇵🇭
I would love if JJ hosted my chill times. Just pouring more like no one notices. What a man!
that BKN vs MIL series, PJ was the only one actually slow down KD a bit... but only to the point KD is hitting only 50% of his shot on PJ, rest of the guy on KD is 100% going in... crazy
6:20 - Jru : "That big toe was on the line, that long that that long big toe was on the line, so .."
Steven Adams is literally Korg
I recall watching KD at the game, thinking this is a top 5 player ever I'm witnessing.
Notice when nba fans talk about kd is a lot of hate but when players that are actually around him and know him personally is nothing but respect and praise for how great he actually is
I've given Durant a lot of hell about the GSW move but wow was he special in that Milwaukee series. Giannis was playing great and Durant was playing like an entire rung above that even. That series and LeBron in the 16 Finals are the two best performances I've seen since watching basketball in 2012, not just the stats and efficiency but also the fearless mentality of the plays.
“ You have to trick yourself” i wonder if people thought the same for any other players
The kevin Huerter story is awesome! "Welcome to the league rook"
Best content
So happy for jrue.. didn't rot away with the pels
Dope edit
Most complete scorer in NBA history. It’s not even fair.
@JOK3RC4RDx
2 жыл бұрын
Idk KD hasn't came up enough in big moments for me to give him the edge over MJ I think he is the 2nd best tho
@BrokeSpike
2 жыл бұрын
@@JOK3RC4RDx Jordan is better at getting to the rim, that's it. KD Is a better shooter everywhere compared to Jordan. A better FT, 3pt and midrange.
@roberttomon4216
2 жыл бұрын
MJ
@djwagner8950
Жыл бұрын
@@JOK3RC4RDx cap. KD has stepped up to the plate plenty of times
@JOK3RC4RDx
Жыл бұрын
@@djwagner8950 can you name those times
Give this guy his flowers man
He is a cheat code.....LOVE!!!!
Love this one. KD is dope
Jj happy new year 🇬🇾💯👊🏀... players coming like when dealing with mj 👊💥
KD plays at his best when the expectations or hate is all time high but 30 on calm nights
Nice PJ... Good response
Pls make more like this
This podcast is too good
Happy new year all 2022 is gonna be way to easy lets goooo
Elite KD content.
KD is the best shooting/ball handing 7 footer ever. Most unguardable just doesn’t make any sense. In his absolute best year he was 53% from the floor. There are a couple guys who were truly unguardable and they had years averaging over 56% with more points. Same for playoffs and regular season
@amitpalbains9361
2 жыл бұрын
KD shot 53% while mostly playing on the perimeter and shooting a lot of 3. That’s elite. Most player shooting 56% aren’t playing on the perimeter. When Lebron shot 56%, he was mostly playing in the post with shooters all around him.
@BinarySk8
2 жыл бұрын
@@amitpalbains9361 correct. That is my point
Jj I love how you F with Kd so hard I been a fan since Duke days i honestly thought you would go to Brooklyn that would’ve been fire kd ky and jj firing from all cylinders 🔥🏆
21:40 JJ and Tommy synchronized feet moving... :D
The 🐐
Being on the Thunder over those years made Steven Adams the player he is today
Made this too early jj.. More to come!
0:45 Blake: "I have never seen a player less affected by anyone." Chuck: "Hold my beer."
Bro shout out to jj the on media coverage that give kd the spotlight
Foot on the line baby that’s the first of many chips for the boys 🏆
New Sub !!!
Kd my number 2 player of all time
“Apologies for the audio” Me: damn it now I have nothing to complain about!
KD has Special abilities, gifts and Talents God given not man made.🏀🎊 One of akind.
Gods Academy in Texas, i can smell the freedom toast from here. Pascal seems like a pretty cool dude too.
PJ Tucker fr got me hype to play defense lmao
KD my number 1 player of all time
Can you do a wine series where you explain what makes a good wine please. And your top wines?
KD is my 🐐
Greatest scorer of all time bar none.
Loved hearing PJ explain it. Needs a dog defender to do what he did, fail, and still go right back to work like nothing happened.
Steven adams sound completely different than I thought 8:11
Mookie was a staple back in the day boi everytime you got a steal you said moooooookie
Best Scorer In NBA History!!
KD’s greatest hits
btw yall missed out the iggy chapter thingy, thanks though they're super helpful
Great insight and I liked pascals. Wasn’t expecting what he said but it makes sense. They don’t play alike but good example of using something and doing it your way
It's just not fair He's a 7 ft 2 guard
There is always hate on the greats when they are still playing in the league
Unguardability talks- mj and ai attacks like a maniac, Lebron passes like a genius, and kd has the uncanny way of driving -unfazed, like a videogame
🔥🔥
🔥🔥🔥
Now I want some red wine
I hope he will have all the MVP and the championship he deserve. For me he is not very far from MJ in term of winning mentality.
Bro has blinders and deadeye on diamond
KD fs watching these kicking up his feet
Get JJ on the Nets.
❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
Talk about the early 2000s duke Arizona games
He’s a Cheat code, The machine Like, the Video game like
J.J. mentioned KD carrying the ball like it matters, KD is the best offensive player ( past and present ) him carrying the ball doesn't matter .
@Kali-Ikigai
2 жыл бұрын
So basically he’s playing by different rules🤔 I think that matters because it’s an unfair advantage if other players(past and present) didn’t/don’t have the same leeway with the refs.
@tarrence22
2 жыл бұрын
No it doesn't matter, like Blake Griffin said he's never seen a person as unaffected by the defense ad KD, he doesn't even have to cross over or do any special move ( he's a 7'0 guard with a deadly jumper ) all he has to do is raise up .
@tarrence22
2 жыл бұрын
For the record all players ( past and present ) carried the ball just as much or traveled or pushed off
@tarrence22
2 жыл бұрын
@Kali they aren't playing by a different set of rules, everybody in the league ( past and present ) play by the same set of rules, J.J. mentions " carrying the ball " because he didn't handle the ball ( he caught and shot ), but anybody that does a right to left or left to right crossover carries the ball, what I'm saying is KD doesn't even have to even dribble and would still be the best offensive player, KD dribbling or carrying the ball doesn't matter he's a 7 footer that can put the ball through the hoop from ANYWHERE against ANYBODY .
@tarrence22
2 жыл бұрын
@@justingrant4860 we're saying the same exact thing
my high school coach was pascal siakim big brother Boris head coach in high school in kentucky
@jeremiahbelton2691
2 жыл бұрын
i’ve worked with pascals brother also
22:10 ish pure hubert / or hooper?
Lmao this man said "mentally penetrating you...and he doesn't stop!" 😆
Aww pj u real
@13:00 who did Iggy say was really good at defense?
@James-dj8rt
2 жыл бұрын
Mookie Blaylock
Man, I miss PJ