“Iggy” dropped high praise for one of the greatest players of the modern generation.
Throughout its long history, the NBA has witnessed numerous players who had a knack for putting the ball in the basket. However, one of those who stands out among the elite is Kevin Durant.
This sentiment would be shared by retired forward and four-time champion Andre Iguodala, who took it a step further by declaring “Durantula” the best in a category where the likes of Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and many other pure scorers have their say.
“You just said it KD is the best basketball scorer of all time, most talented basketball player of all time, I’ve never seen anything like this,” the 2015 Finals MVP shared in his recent appearance on the OGs podcast.
Durant has everything in his arsenal
Durant joined the Golden State Warriors in a highly controversial move from the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016. From that point on, he was known as the snake who betrayed the young core of the Thunder. However, his arrival in the Dubs allowed him to become a two-time NBA Champ and a two-time Finals MVP. One of those who got to witness KD’s greatness, especially on the offensive end, was “Iggy.”
Durant, a 6’11” forward, possesses incredible physical attributes that have enabled him to become one of the greatest scorers of all time. Whether it’s shooting from behind the three-point line, going to the cup, or outmaneuvering defenders in the mid-range, the “Slim Reaper” has it all in his arsenal.
Warriors with KD were one of the best teams of all time
During his 3-year tenure in the Bay Area, KD averaged 25.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game while sharing the court with one of the most talented guards of all time, Stephen Curry. And the very fact that these two superstars joined forces into one team was enough for a title.
Moreover, Iguodala once claimed that the Dubs felt so sure about their ability to win it all that they didn’t really practice once the four-time scoring leader signed with them.
“When we had KD and knew we were going to win every game, practice was at 11. It was on for like 20 minutes. It was just, ‘Get on the same page,'” Dre once said.
Getting on the same page was quite easy for the squad that featured five future Hall of Famers, and their two Larry O’Brien trophies during that time speak to this.
As for Durant, although one of the most talented scorers who makes every bucket seem effortless, he is still striving to lead “his very own” team to the promised land. Whether he will succeed in this remains to be seen.