Two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant has added more facets to his career. Besides being one of the best players of his generation, the Houston Rockets star has become a successful businessman.
More recently, he became a host. Durant interviewed Detroit Pistons’ young star Cade Cunningham on Monday’s edition of his “Boardroom Cover Story,” where the former No. 1 overall pick announced his shoe deal with Nike.
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During a Friday appearance on Kay Adams’ “Up & Adams” show, Durant shared his dream guest on Boardroom Cover Story. The 2014 NBA MVP selected Michael Jordan, widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time.
“He has so much aura,” Durant said. “He can say anything and it’ll sound perfect.”
Adams asked Durant what questions he would ask, and the Rockets star came up with a very specific response.
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“What players does he watch? What does he think about the style of play compared to the style of play of his era? The difference in sports medicine back then and then compared to what we do and how we do it today. I got so many questions that I’d ask Mike, man. I could go on and on.”
The host couldn’t help but notice how happy Durant looked just talking about Jordan. The veteran forward explained what “MJ” means to him and all the people who grew up watching the six-time NBA champion.
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“That’s the GOAT, that’s the perfect basketball player, perfect businessman,” Durant continued. “He just taught everybody how to be great on the court and also how to maximize what you do off the floor, too. He was perfect when it came to basketball.”
Adams asked Durant what he would be willing to do to get that interview, and the player replied he would even learn the ins and outs of golf to get the chance to chat with Jordan.
Jordan has been more present in the media after he joined NBC as part of its NBA coverage team. Perhaps this is the first step for a future conversation between Durant and Jordan, two of the most talented players in the history of the game.
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