Several former veterans have criticized NBA superstar Kevin Durant. Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and many others haven’t been easy on KD. One among them is a former Boston Celtics center. However, this time, the 2008 NBA champion might have given the Phoenix Suns star his flowers, but with a catch to it.

Months ago, after Kevin Durant’s departure from the Brooklyn Nets, the 38-year-old ex-NBA player did not hold back on him. Throwing shade at the 2-time champion, the former Celtic and Durant went back and forth with each other. Anyhow, it seems like the tables have now turned.?

Kendrick Perkins makes a bold claim about Kevin Durant

Ever since his move to the Golden State Warriors in 2016, KD has faced a lot of criticism from former NBA stars. However, Durant has always defended himself through social media platforms. The expectations for Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns continue to keep rising, considering the performances and results with KD on the floor. Seems like the Suns will face a lot of heat from fans if they don’t win the Championship this year.

Regardless of the surrounding pressure, KD is yet to lose a game with the Phoenix Suns. Devin Booker going off on one side, KD’s addition has made the Suns deadlier, which might have pushed Kendrick Perkins to change his opinion on the 2014 MVP.

In the ‘NBA on ESPN’ show, after summarizing KD’s achievements, Perk mentioned,?”When I look at this situation right now and look at the Phoenix Suns, the organization that have zero titles… If Kevin Durant could deliver a title, alone, with a Finals MVP, someone in the top 10 greatest players of all-time is gonna have to move out of the way and let Kevin Durant walk on in“.?

Perkins has made some strange admissions in the past, but this one might prove to be the case come June. Despite all the chatter around team-hopping, the 13x All-Star has established himself as one of the greats of the game. He has one of the most lethal offensive skillsets in NBA history and another championship will add to his legacy.

Kevin Durant clapped back at Perkins months ago

Though Big Perk has given KD his flowers this time, things were not the same a few months back. After KD’s trade to the Suns, Perkins replied to a post that mentioned the Nets’ failure to keep the main stars. The former champion commented,?” I respectfully disagree… KD and Kyrie made all the decisions and over there”, throwing shade at the two-time Finals MVP.

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Anyhow, KD did not hold back as he replied, “N***** like Perk make a living lying. Have some honor homie.” However, it seems like Perkins might have changed his opinions on Durant.?

Do you think KD is a top 10 player at all time? If not, what will it take for him to reach that level? Share in the comments below.

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