“It’s been a mental obstacle” Kevin Durant admits to hardship faced to be #1 when turning old in front of Tom Brady
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On his weekly podcast, Tom Brady, the legendary quarterback in the NFL, had a special visitor to speak with- NBA superstar Kevin Durant. Durant, who is about to enter his 16th season, looked back on the most difficult obstacles he has encountered as he continues to age.
Following the forward’s desire to leave Brooklyn, the trade saga involving Kevin Durant persisted for two months. He was eventually decided to remain with the team for the current season and even participated in the season opener against the Pelicans, where he put up tremendous numbers. Durant’s skill speaks for itself and he has made a name for himself as one of the finest.
Before the 2022 NBA regular season started, Durant and Tom Brady appeared on a new edition of “Let’s Go!” and discussed how to blend their personal and professional lives. Even if you are the best in your sport, the two biggest sports icons talked about how to stay at the top of the game as years pass by.
Kevin Durant’s legacy as a prolific scorer
Kevin Durant, a two-time NBA champion, former Rookie of the Year, four-time scoring champion, MVP, and two-time Finals MVP, is one of the league’s most lethal scorers. With four scoring championships, Durant is tied for the third-most in NBA history with Allen Iverson and George Gervin. Durant was a member of the All-Star team for ten consecutive years, starting eight of the contests, and twice taking home the MVP award.
As the all-time leading scorer for Team USA and a three-time Olympic gold champion, Durant also left a lasting impression on the global scene. Durant’s one and only MVP campaign saw him average 32 points per game, 5.5 assists, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.3 steals.
At age 21, Durant outpaced Lebron James to become the league’s youngest-ever scoring champion. Durant was the third-leading scorer for the Thunder at the time he left Oklahoma City to sign with Golden State in 2016, and he ranked in the top 10 in a number of all-time statistical categories.
Durant gave Golden State his all during the Finals as he led the Warriors to victory against the Cavaliers in the 2018 Finals, earning him his second straight MVP title. Durant was voted 2017 Finals MVP after ending the series as the team’s highest scorer in each game.
Tom Brady and Durant discuss the distress surrounding an athlete
The multiple All-NBA selection Kevin Durant aspires to win even more honors and championships than he currently has. He spoke about his never-ending hunger, which he still experiences after being one of the NBA’s most valuable players. Durant and Tom Brady also talked about how athletes maintain their level of play even after reaching an elite level, being true to oneself while handling professional and personal obligations, taking inspiration from athletes in other sports, and handling criticism on social media during the episode.
Durant stated: “Starting to get tricky, though, as I get older in age, because I’m starting to experience more as a man outside of me being an athlete. So, it’s like, ‘Where’s the balance?’ So, it’s just like I want to keep the balance of work and play.” He also added: “It’s definitely been a mental obstacle trying to figure out what’s a good balance between the two.”
Durant has already established a reputation as one of the NBA’s hardest-working and most devoted professionals. Many former teammates have expressed surprise at his valuable physical and his desire to just grow better throughout the seasons. The revelation may have been sparked by Tom Brady’s presence, who is apparently going through a difficult time in his personal life. The illustrious quarterback is maybe the greatest candidate to recognize Durant’s situation.
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