Kevin Durant, a former Texas Longhorns and current Phoenix Suns superstar, has been one of the top players in the NBA since being drafted in 2007. Over the course of his storied career, he has earned Rookie of the Year honors, an MVP award, 14 All-Star Game appearances, and six All-NBA First Team selections, showcasing his dominance and longevity in the league.
To further cement his greatness, Durant captured two championships with the Golden State Warriors, earning Finals MVP honors both times.
Week after week, his dominance on the court has been undeniable, culminating in his 33rd Player of the Week award this week-a milestone that ties him with the legendary Kobe Bryant for the second most in history.
He now only trails LeBron James for the most career Player of the Week honors, and with LeBron sitting at a staggering 69 awards, Durant would need to more than double his tally to match James' record.
Durant's current form is no exception to his excellence. This season, he's putting up impressive numbers, averaging 26.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game-figures that align closely with his career averages over 16 years.
Despite his individual brilliance, the Suns face an uphill battle as the tenth seed in the Western Conference, with just 11 games remaining in the regular season. While the tenth seed still guarantees a shot in the play-in tournament, staying ahead of teams like the Mavericks and Kings in the tight playoff race will be critical to securing their postseason dreams.
For the Suns to not only make the playoffs but go on a deep run, Durant will need his co-stars Devin Booker and Bradley Beal to rise to the occasion and provide the support necessary to achieve success.
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This story was originally published March 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM.