"Just figure out how to make it work" - 4-time NBA champion believes his former teammate Kevin Durant should stay with the Brooklyn Nets
Kevin Durant is in the middle of an uncertain offseason. The two-time champion requested a trade away from the Brooklyn Nets last month. Kevin Durant's former teammate Andre Iguodala recently shared his opinion about the whole situation. He stated that the former MVP needs to embrace the hard parts of being a star.
On the "Point Forward" podcast, Iguodala said:
"As K [Kevin Durant] is getting older, I think he should embrace the hard parts of being the star player on the team. The really hard parts, and we always talk about that.
"He's a leader with his work ethic. He's a leader. He appreciates and just loves the game of basketball. He plays the right way."
Durant reiterated his trade request during his meeting with team owner Joe Tsai. According to reports, the Nets do not mind trading him, but only do so if they receive a huge haul in exchange.
Kevin Durant is undoubtedly one of the best players in the NBA. However, he is often criticized by the media for quitting on teams during difficult times. Once again, many believe that he handed in a trade request just to leave a challenging situation.
"From what I'm told, the two former teammates are back on good terms now despite [James] Harden forcing his way out of Brooklyn."
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Having already played with and against KD in the past, Andre Iguodala knows Durant's abilities. The 12-time All-Star can help the Nets become a contender in the East. However, Iguodala believes for that to happen, KD will have to push through some tough times with Brooklyn.
"All the way from the top, [this] is first time for everybody. Joe Tsai, a young owner. Marks, young, first time being the GM. Steve Nash, first time being the coach. So, it's just the process, and you have to go through those bumps in the road to really get to that," Iguodala said.
"That place where it's just smooth. It was smooth when he was with us. It's smooth sailing, but I think he should stay in Brooklyn. Such a big market is good for the game, and just figure out how to make it work. Everybody grow up and make it work. That's how I feel about the situation."
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Should Kevin Durant stay with the Brooklyn Nets?
Kevin Durant has been an integral part of the Brooklyn Nets. Although he has played only 90 games, the 'Slim Reaper' has produced some stellar individual performances. KD is currently under a four-year contract with the team.
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While several teams have inquired about him, no deal has happened. With training camp approaching, it appears that Durant will remain with the Nets.
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