Kevin Durant Explains Why The 2019 Warriors Were The Best Team He’s Ever Played For, With Nets A Close Second
Kevin Durant reflects on his storied past, and which of his championship teams were the most stacked.
NBA superstar Kevin Durant recently reflected on his 19th NBA season and the teams he’s played for, discussing the 2018-19 Golden State Warriors as the best team he’s ever played for. Despite not winning the championship that year, Durant believes the Warriors' roster, featuring Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and DeMarcus Cousins, is among the greatest in NBA history.
On paper, the Brooklyn Nets' team in the same year might have seemed stronger, with Kyrie Irving, James Harden, Blake Griffin, Paul Millsap, and Patty Mills. However, Durant argues that the Warriors' team had more established stars, with Klay and Draymond Green already being multi-time All-Stars. Durant considered joining the Nets, but the team never reached the Finals due to injuries and off-court issues.
Durant left the Warriors to build his own team in Brooklyn, forming a group of high-profile stars, but they were unable to overcome injuries and drama. Durant's history of moving on when things go south has led to mixed results in title attempts since leaving Golden State. Currently, he's with the Houston Rockets, aiming to win a championship and fulfill his potential beyond what he couldn't achieve in Brooklyn or his final year in Golden State.
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