Having Jumped Ships 4 Times for NBA Glory, Kevin Durant Was Deprived of $69,733,243 in His 15-Year-Long Career

In his 15-year-long career, Kevin Durant has been a part of four teams. However, these shifts have directly affected his earnings. That is not the only reason for his financial downfall. His injuries and missed games have also been a catalyst to the outcome. Despite being part of some of the most valuable franchises, it is sad to see his market value decrease.

According to Hoopshype, Kevin Durant’s earnings suffered a steep 19.46 percent decline. This reduction can be attributed to his new trade, injuries, and missed games, according to Hoopshype. As per Real Value, a tool that uses global rating to calculate the market value of NBA players, Durant’s value significantly decreased by $69,733,243. However, the tool also shows that the 6-foot-10 forward was overcompensated by $6.8 million last season.

Kevin Durant’s 15-year-long career, marred by injuries

The 13-time All-Star has suffered a fair share of injuries throughout his fifteen-year-long career. As a result, he missed a lot of games. In the 2019 NBA playoffs, he endured a calf injury. He then sustained an Achilles injury in Game 5 of the NBA 2019 Finals, missing the entire season. During his time in the Nets, he again missed 52 games owing to injuries. After joining the Sun, he suffered a knee injury, affording him 20 games. Recently, during a pregame workout session, he sustained an ankle injury.

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13x All-Star’s trade history

Kevin Durant started his NBA journey with the Seattle SuperSonics, now Oklahoma City Thunder, as the second overall draft pick in 2007. Despite doubts surrounding his 6’10 frame, the two-time NBA champion proved everyone wrong by winning the Rookie of the Year award. After nine successful years with OCT, the Slim Reaper inked a contract with the Golden State Warriors.

This move proved to be incredibly rewarding, as it led the Warriors to two consecutive championship titles in 2017 and 2018. KD also won the Finals MVP award in both years. However, due to some internal controversy, his journey with the Dubsnation came to an abrupt end. He then joined the Brooklyn Nets. After conflicts with the Net’s front office, Durant signed a four-year contract with the Phoenix Suns.

Despite the injuries, Durant has proved to be an asset for the Suns, scoring 26.7 points per game on 69.0% shooting. After missing several games to rehabilitate and rejuvenate, he will hopefully make a comeback to lead the Phoenix Suns to their first Larry O’Brien Trophy. Fans are eagerly anticipating Kevin Durant’s return to see him contend for the championship title once again. This time, however, away from the NBA superstar Stephen Curry.

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