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Dec 14, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts during the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports| Reuters
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Dec 14, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts during the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports| Reuters
Kevin Durant never stops impressing. KD is pure class and has been all his career. His athleticism and speed are immaculate. His decision-making is often accurate.
On his best day, KD is one of the best players in the league, and it was one of those days on Sunday. Durant dropped a masterclass in a narrow victory against the New York Knicks.
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Kevin Durant scored 53 points with 9 assists and 6 rebounds in his monster performance. With Kyrie Irving looking in from the sidelines, it was important for the Brooklyn Nets to show their character. They managed to keep the Knicks at bay and come out with a narrow but quality win.
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Andre Drummond has Kevin Durant in the highest regard
Following the 53 point masterclass, KD was the center of attention. The 33-year-old veteran proved his worth yet again. This was the 8th 50 point game of his career and 2nd this season. Fans were in high praise of the Nets forward. Moreover, Andre Drummond absolutely eulogized KD.?
"He's the best player in the world"
– Andre Drummond on Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/jNeSejSstx
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) March 13, 2022
KD has been averaging 29.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game this season. This record is better than his career average. In terms of points, these are his best numbers since the 2013-14 season with Oklahoma City Thunder. KD is exceptional, he has been all his career.
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The quality he has is second to none, therefore he would always show his class irrespective of his form.
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Mar 13, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) drives against New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) in the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Even though KD has been performing at the highest level yet calling him the best player in the world is not entirely accurate. The fans called out the fact that KD is not the only player who Andre claimed as the best player in the world.?
He was saying the same thing about Embiid this year and Lebron last year😭
— JAY® (@JayLGK) March 13, 2022
https://twitter.com/Luka_Donut/status/1503097790662127619?s=20&t=LcjuIYww42yBLQ0lQQQhdw
Drummond on the Sixers: Embiid is the best player in the world.
Drummond on the Lakers: LeBron is the best player in the world.— Wesley Taylor (@WesSaysHello) March 13, 2022
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Prolly the 3rd guy he’s called the best on the planet in the last year 🤣.
Bron, Embiid , now KD 😂.
— NephewOfTheKing👑 (@BuiltbyRoyalty) March 13, 2022
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The Brooklyn Nets are 8th seed in the Eastern Conference. If they take the win against rivals Knicks and continue the momentum, they have a fair chance of finishing in the playoff spots.
They are 35-33, two spots below Cavaliers with 38-29 on 6th. With hope of Cavaliers slipping and a surge of form for the Nets, they can make their road to the playoffs easier. They will definitely need the best of Kevin Durant to make that happen.
