Kevin Durant questions double standards in NBA as Luka Doncic – Anthony Davis trade causes meltdown
Kevin Durant exposed the double standards in the NBA for teams and players after the trade between Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis.
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Kevin Durant exposed the double standards in the NBA
Kevin Durant is shaken by witnessing another trade unfold after being part of one of the biggest transitions in NBA history. KD turned heads when he joined the Warriors in 2016. The NBA now has registered one more with the Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis trade. The entire league reacted to the unexpected news in no time including Durant. The former champion opened up about the double standards for players and organizations.
Based on his contributions to the franchise, Luka Doncic was anticipated to be the next face of the Mavericks. During last year’s finals, the Slovenian showed pure gratification to his drafting team. Anthony Davis as well has helped the Lakers win a championship in 2020. Considering all this Kevin Durant explained the organization’s loyalty towards their players.
Following the Suns’ loss last night, KD pointed out the hypocrisy of the player-team relationship.
Players are held to a different standard of loyalty and commitment to a program but the organizations don’t get held to that same standard from the outside world.
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The 6’11” forward might be the most perfect person to speak on this topic. Durant has received a lot of criticism for his lack of longevity with teams. Hence, the star talked about the contradictory expectations from franchises. The former MVP admitted the shock by this trade but also shed light on the league’s business. Having said that the 36-year-old also sympathized with both Doncic and Davis and their respective fandoms.
"Insane. It's crazy, crazy."
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) February 2, 2025
Kevin Durant on mega Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade.
"Players are held to a different standard of loyalty and commitment to a program but the organizations don't get held to that same standard from the outside."
On teams following suit before Feb.… pic.twitter.com/DekP4eRN6N
The Slim Reaper echoed fans’ thoughts as he described this as the biggest trade in his experience. Durant also spoke about the consequences of this huge exchange on other teams in the league. As both the players were first and second options, the rest of the organizations may not hesitate to move their top pieces. Fans certainly need to buckle up for this week until the trade deadline on the 6th.
Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal’s bench reaction to the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade
After a long time, the NBA world experienced a ‘where were you’ moment on Saturday night. The sudden turn of events took the NBA’s social media to storm. Fans and players were caught off guard as no discussions were made of the potential trade. Most of the players expressed their shock through Twitter but Durant and the Suns were in the middle of the game.
Phoenix visited the Trail Blazers for two matchups in Portland. In the middle of Saturday’s game, the fans in the arena and the players learned about the Doncic-Davis trade. The reaction of the Suns players on the sidelines went viral. Durant and Bradley Beal exchanged looks in disbelief after reading the news.
KD and Beal’s reaction to the Luka trade 😭 pic.twitter.com/ALqUGLvIBI
— A ✩ (@adryanashton) February 2, 2025
Despite knowing the business side of the league, Durant’s reaction showed the intensity of the trade. The Mavs roster has been crafted around Doncic in the last few years. On the other hand with Davis, the forward asked to add a center to the front office. However, both teams disappointed their top stars with the news.
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