There’s absolutely no doubt that Kevin Durant is one of the greatest scorers – and players – in NBA history. Saying otherwise would be false or flat-out hating. He’s the main reason why the Brooklyn Nets were the clear-cut favorites to win the Eastern Conference.
Even so, it’s also a fact that Durant has played next to an All-Star / All-NBA guard in every single season – but his rookie year – of his career. He’s always had a co-star to lean on and take some pressure off his shoulders.
That’s why, with both James Harden and Kyrie Irving out of the game with injuries, Durant was in the spotlight and asked to single-handedly lead the Nets to a win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
NBA Fans Blast Kevin Durant After Loss To Bucks: Funniest Memes And Reactions
Durant was held in check by PJ Tucker and Steve Nash even complained about his physicality. He led his team in scoring but couldn’t prevent them from falling to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s boys.
Needless to say, Durant’s haters flooded social media with hilarious memes, reactions, and videos about his inability to win without an All-NBA guard next to him, comparing him to LeBron James and calling him out for constantly teaming up with superstars.
“Let Kevin Durant cook by himself” pic.twitter.com/ay0ou6EoYJ
— Ethan (@NYSportsFanCush) June 13, 2021
Kevin Durant without Kyrie or Harden: pic.twitter.com/8suB2ohD6a
— Proud Knicks Fan (@KytalksSports) June 13, 2021
Lebron Fans watching Kevin Durant in the 2nd Half Play for his Legacy against the Bucks without Harden and Kyrie. pic.twitter.com/0tmxWXdJQt
— Atlanta Hawks Playoff Mode Activated! (@TheDawgzilla) June 13, 2021
I can’t believe people compared Durant to this guy in 2018. We see the difference.
Never again. pic.twitter.com/GE9FQVLxyY
— Honest JorPippen Fan (@LakersAreBetter) June 13, 2021
Durant when he has to win without a superteam pic.twitter.com/hfCqCH5jlB
— Xander Bogaerts Respect Account (@Jsher97) June 13, 2021
kevin durant without the greatest shooter of all time, best ball handler of all time, or an all-time great scorer on his team: pic.twitter.com/1kNGDq1K86
— PN (@PlayoffNesmith) June 13, 2021
Durant without a superteam pic.twitter.com/8drapEQghd
— LeBron James Burner ➐ (@no_ruckus) June 13, 2021
Kevin Durant without 2+ All-NBA teammates pic.twitter.com/DpIhZFGJLj
— Derek Reifer (@d_reif) June 13, 2021
KD need the best SG in the league and a top 5 PG in the league to stay competitive, is that what I’m seeing? pic.twitter.com/TE2j7ZA4DI
— 05 Weezy (@dandre985__) June 13, 2021
LeBron watching KD play with no help pic.twitter.com/8BzhXv4dLT
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) June 13, 2021
KD when he’s not playing with superstars: pic.twitter.com/53kDf7KGJ1
— Depressed wizard fan (@bernard_dat) June 13, 2021
KD without his super team #BKNvsMIL pic.twitter.com/KICDz2sIx6
— Kwame (@NanaQuame_jo) June 13, 2021
KD without curry klay dray westbrook harden and kyrie: pic.twitter.com/JlnGGuF0EP
— Ghetto Curry (@GhettoCurry) June 13, 2021
KD realizing he can’t rely on Kyrie and Harden being healthy pic.twitter.com/Ii5OK94wtz
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) June 14, 2021
KD without a superteam pic.twitter.com/Csw9DYgpFh
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) June 13, 2021
No Harden, No Kyrie and no Justice League. Lets see KD step up #BKNvsMIL pic.twitter.com/tepBavU7fI
— ������������♕ (@lebronsupremacy) June 13, 2021
Basketball is a team sport so there should be no shame in ‘not being able to win on your own’. Still, Durant is perhaps the only superstar in NBA history that has always been more of a luxury asset than a true necessity for his team.
The Golden State Warriors didn’t need him, but he made them significantly better. The same can be said of the Brooklyn Nets. People will never let go of the fact that he left the Oklahoma City Thunder to join the team that beat him in the playoffsand will continue to question his legacy, even if he’s clearly one of the best to ever do it.
