“I don’t give a s**t if it makes you feel like I’m attacking the Warriors, I’m gonna always take my side” - Kevin Durant says conversation on his Warriors titles irks him, claims he played a role in dynasty they have built
When the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title earlier this month, Kevin Durant became a topic of conversation.
After helping the organization bring home two titles, the former MVP decided to leave and join forces with Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn.
Kevin Durant always had a negative narrative around him because of his decision to join the Warriors, and that only grew following the team's recent championship victory. Since they were able to get back to the top of the NBA without Durant, many fans and analysts felt that he was not a key piece in the Warriors' dynasty.
Kevin Durant in Game 2 of the 2017 Finals = 33 points (13-for-22, 4-for-8 3s), 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and 5 blocks. Holy f’ing sh** he was unreal amazing https://t.co/apHkfo3tZm
Upon this recent spew of hot takes, Kevin Durant went on his podcast 'The ETCS' to set the record straight. Durant stated that while he doesn't want to take away from the overall success of the organization, he feels he played a part in helping form the dynasty.
"I'm not gonna agree with what you saying like I didn't contribute to the dynasty, I did so I don't give a s*** if it makes you feel like I'm attacking the Warriors, I'm gonna always take my side cause I felt like I contributed in a positive way every single second I was inside that arena."
Kevin Durant was an integral part of the Golden State Warriors' success
Kevin Durant is right about the fact that he played a key role in two of the Warriors' championship runs over the last eight years. It's worth noting that before he arrived, they were fresh off blowing a 3-1 lead in the finals against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Kevin Durant was one of the top players in the league when he signed with Golden State and he maintained that level of production in San Francisco. During his three years with the team, he averaged 25.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 5.6 assists.
The postseason is where stars make a name for themselves, and Durant did that in full force with Golden State. He won Finals MVP in back-to-back years. During the 2017 Finals, he averaged 35.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 5.4 assists. He followed that up with averages of 28.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 7.5 assists the following year.
I am a Lebron fan and it wasn’t for @KDTrey5 2017 & 2018 run. Lebron would have 6 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
But it is what it is. You are all carried in the finals. KD deserved his championship 💯 https://t.co/W6XRZ3v85K
Just because the Warriors secured another title without Durant doesn't mean he was a non-factor in his time there. All it is is a testament to the free-flowing style of play the Warriors have built over the years. Whether people want to admit it or not, Durant played a part in the Warriors becoming the NBA's most recent powerhouse.