“Draymond should choke the sh** out of that statue!” – Talks of Kevin Durant getting statue outside Warriors arena gets hilarious reaction from Gilbert Arenas

Kevin Durant's two NBA rings came during his time with the Golden State Warriors.


“Draymond should choke the sh** out of that statue!” – Talks of Kevin Durant getting statue outside Warriors arena gets hilarious reaction from Gilbert Arenas

Kevin Durant, Draymond Green and (R) Gilbert Arenas (via Open Source/X)

In the most recent episode of “Gil’s Arena,” Gilbert Arenas and his guests actively explored players who merit recognition from their respective teams. The discussion sparked when the Miami Heat, honoring their legendary player Dwyane Wade, revealed plans for a future statue outside the Kaseya Center in Miami. The show actively delved into the significance of paying tribute to players who leave a lasting impact on their teams.

During the ongoing conversation, the name of two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant emerged, sparking a heated debate between Gilbert Arenas and Brandon Jennings. Both actively argued about whether Durant deserves a statue for his brief but impactful career with the Golden State Warriors. The discussion intensified as they exchanged contrasting views on the significance of Durant’s contribution to the team.

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During the argument, Jennings passionately supported the idea of the power forward receiving a statue, while Arenas vehemently opposed it. Arenas put forth the argument that even successful players like Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman of the Chicago Bulls don’t have statues:

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No. What does a statue say? I came, I saw, I conquered. Pippen have how many championships over there (Chicago Bulls)? Does he got a statue? Does Rodman got a statue?

In response, Jennings contended that the reason former Bulls’ players lack statues is due to their status during their time with the Chicago Bulls.

Those are f**king role players. No f**king role player deserves f**king statue.

Arenas, countering the notion of Kevin Durant deserving a statue, asserted that he himself deserved one in Oakland, specifically at the Oracle Center, the former home ground of the Warriors where Durant had played. During the conversation, Arenas delved into their strained relationship and injected a bit of humor by making a cheeky joke about the situation, stating:

Draymond gonna choke the sh*t out that statue. And that statue should be in Oakland and not in San Francisco.

Kevin Durant, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the NBA, won two consecutive championships and NBA Finals MVP Awards while playing with the Golden State Warriors.

Kevin Durant optimistic about the Phoenix Suns’ future

Veteran player Kevin Durant asserts that the Phoenix Suns are heading in the right direction after successfully navigating a challenging early-season slump. Injuries to key players actively contributed to this poor run of form.

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Kevin Durant and Devin Booker (via Open Source/X)

According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Kevin Durant had this to say:

I just believe in the talent, and the coaching, that we have. I believe that, regardless of anything, we're gonna play extremely hard, and we're gonna play with that mindset of togetherness and find our stride. There's gonna be some ups and downs throughout this time as we figure it out. But if we stay in the saddle, and we just keep knocking them down and locking in, every day matters. Get better individually and figure it out as a team. That's the grind we talk about.

The trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal are actively hitting top form as the season progresses. At the time of this report, the Suns hold the eighth position on the Western Conference standings with a 22-18 record. Additionally, their collective performance has played a crucial role in the team’s upward trajectory in the standings.

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