“He Set the Tone for Us”: Kevin Durant On His Inspiration to Play Basketball

A plethora of NBA players have admitted that Michael Jordan is the inspiration for them to play the game of basketball. Kevin Durant is the most recent name added to this elite list.

Jordan accomplished everything in his career that a player can imagine. From championships to individual accolades, Jordan has it all on his resume. MJ’s greatness is the bar athletes want to reach in the NBA.

Ever since being injured in the 2019 NBA finals, Kevin Durant has been very active on social media platforms. During this time, Durant has interacted with his fans regularly.

Recently, KD about his inspiration behind playing the game. Durant revealed:

“I was inspired the most by Michael Jordan, he set the tone for us basketball players”

Michael Jordan’s impact is clear on Durant’s career. Just like Jordan, KD’s one of the best scorers in the league’s history. He has won multiple scoring titles like his idol and has been one of the best players in the league for a decade now.

What are the expectations from Kevin Durant with Brooklyn Nets?

After winning two titles with the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant decided it was time for a new chapter in his life. Durant joined the Brooklyn Nets in the 2019 offseason to pair with Kyrie Irving.

Expectations are at an all-time high for ‘The Slim Reaper’ when he returns next season. The Nets have built a powerful team around Durant and Irving to compete for an NBA title. But Durant needs to carry the team on his back if the Nets want to win it all.

If KD brings a couple of NBA titles in Brooklyn, his legacy could be cemented in the NBA history books. Furthermore, KD has Kyrie Irving as his second option on the team. Irving already knows the feeling of winning an NBA title. Irving’s championship experience could prove instrumental for the team during big moments.

Before suffering the gruesome injury in the last year’s NBA Finals, Durant was averaging 26.0 points in 34.6 minutes a game. However, an Achilles tendon injury can be lethal for a player like KD, who relies on his footwork to score.

Will Durant lead the Nets to an NBA Championship? Only time will tell. Until then, fans can only pray for KD to be back at his 100%.