NBA News: Kevin Durant admits he's been following a Suns star for years
Kevin Durant is about to make his highly anticipated debut with the Suns this season. But long before the blockbuster trade, KD was already tracking the progress of one of his new teammates.
The basketball community can't wait to see how the latest move in Kevin Durant's career turns out. After an unsuccessful stint with the Nets, KD is under pressure to help the Suns win an NBA championship.
Durant will be surrounded with a plethora of stars in Phoenix as Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and Deandre Ayton will be next to him. It won't be easy, but the Suns are on paper a serious contender.
It's not a secret that anything short of a Conference Final will be seen as a failure, but Durant seems to be enjoying the moment for now. In fact, he's eager to play with Bookerafter tracking his progress over the years.
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"I like his work ethic,"Durant said about Booker in an interview with Boardroom. "I remember seeing him in college, I loved his form on his jump shot at a young age. So I was like, I can tell he's been working on his game. So just following him over the years, just seeing how quickly he developed. His IQ for the game. He understands the game.
"I like guys that can score from all areas of the floor and being around somebody that works like that and cares about the game like that is only going to help me. So, I'm looking forward to being around him."
The Suns have certainly assembled an interesting combo of superstars to try and win their first championship. The optimism in the Suns' locker room has increased after
Durant's arrival, now we'll have to
wait and see if it works.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.