Phoenix Suns’ star Kevin Durant ‘highly doubts’ he would get the same statue treatment as Dwyane Wade
Kevin Durant doubts he'll receive a statue honor like Dwyane Wade due to his shorter tenures with multiple teams.
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Kevin Durant doesn’t think he would get a statue after retirement
During the week, the Miami Heat unveiled a statue of Dwyane Wade as he joined legends like Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, and Michael Jordan. In a recent conversation on the Up and Adams show, Kevin Durant wondered whether he’d receive a similar recognition upon retirement.
Kevin Durant has had a career worthy of a Hall of Fame, with his impressive resume of 14 All-Star appearances, four scoring titles, and 2 Finals MVPs to back it up. However, there’s chatter that his time with the Thunder, Warriors, Nets, and Suns hasn’t been long enough to warrant a statue.
I highly highly doubt I get a statue of me put anywhere for playing basketball, but I appreciate the love and respect people show me. See Dwyane Wade is a different case, he is Miami. It’s very few players who get that kind of love in a city like that. It’s usually those guys that got the HOF career, with championships, you been with one city for a long time. That’s not the case for me.
Kevin Durant said on the Up and Adams show
Kevin Durant disagreed with Dwyane Wade's comments saying he'd get a statue in the future.
— The Athletic NBA (@TheAthleticNBA) October 30, 2024
"It's usually those guys that got the hall of fame career, with the championships, you been with one city for a long time. …
"I disagree with D-Wade but I appreciate him." pic.twitter.com/6puImjNW2P
The Slim Reaper’s longest stint was with the OKC Thunder, where he won an MVP in 2014. However, he left without a championship in the most controversial circumstance for the Warriors. Although he won two rings with the Warriors, fans of the Bay Area are likely to prioritize Stephen Curry’s legacy over his.
However, he has an opportunity to boost his legacy and a chance at a statue if he delivers a championship to the Phoenix Suns. The Phoenix Suns are among the favorites this season. With KD on board and firing on all cylinders, they stand a chance, and hopefully, they don’t get swept again.
Kevin Durant made NBA history in the Phoenix Suns’ win over the Los Angeles Lakers
It was a great day for the Phoenix Suns as they avenged their earlier loss against the Los Angeles Lakers in a 109-105 win on Monday. Future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant led the charge with 30 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and four blocks.
Stats against Lakers ?
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) October 29, 2024
Booker: 33 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL
Durant: 30 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST, 4 BLK
Beal: 15 PTS, 4 AST, 3 REB, 2 STL, 1 BLK
O'Neale: 12 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST, 2 BLK
Jones: 7 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST, 3 STL
Dunn: 7 PTS, 1 REB, 1 STL, 1 BLK
Plumlee: 10 REB, 2 AST, 1 BLK pic.twitter.com/jTwhyDmjHu
In the process, he also made NBA history as he became the oldest player to start a season with four consecutive 25-point games. He has averaged 29.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.8 blocks in four games.
The oldest player in @NBA history to start a season with four-straight 25-point games‼️ pic.twitter.com/0ra63NsZzj
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) October 29, 2024
The win was a team effort as everyone on the roster pulled their weight to ensure the revenge victory. His quest for a future statue continues when they travel to play against the Los Angeles Clippers next. The team can make a lot of noise if they can remain healthy throughout the season.
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