Durant vents NBA frustrations as Team USA’s all-time great

Kevin Durant I definitely found it in Team USA A refuge, a guarantee of salvation, to safeguard his greatness as one of the greatest of all time. In fact, the greatest player in Olympic history: His gold medal win against France made him the sole player to win four gold medals in men’s basketball, breaking a tie with France. Carmelo Anthonyhe is tied for three titles. LeBron James.

“Records are made to be broken,” said KD, who has won an unbroken string of gold medals since the 2012 London Games, including at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games and the 2020 Tokyo Games. Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi They are the most successful players in Olympic basketball, and Taurasi has a chance to add a sixth point today if the USA women’s team beats France.

“My goal has always been to represent my country, my state, my street, my family name and help promote the game, and that’s what I’ve done since I got here. We build on the 1992 Dream Team and I’m proud to be able to carry it forward,” he added in a statement. Basketball News Durant scored 15 points in the Finals and averaged 14 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 22 minutes played in the game, shooting 56 percent from the field and 52 percent from triples. While the numbers are the brightest point, the 2014 NBA MVP also played a key role defensively. Victor Wenbanyama In the final against France, his unicorn moment was halted, despite him scoring 26 points.

Having missed all of the friendlies to date and when many even doubted his participation in Paris, the Sands star re-emerged as a pure legend on his debut against Serbia. 23 points in 21 min and pitched 8 of 9. Not only is Durant the greatest player in Olympic history, he also represents the United States on the international stage as Team USA’s all-time leading scorer in the entire history of Olympic and FIBA ​​competition.

“For me, it’s about taking the game to the highest level.”

“For me, it’s about taking the game to the highest level and helping America. I never thought about who the best player is. I just try to contribute in any way I can,” Durant said.

To Him 35 years — 36th in September — and there’s less and less time left for KD to erase the stigma of not winning a ring with another team. Golden State Warriors, To his critics, this equates to an inability to singlehandedly lead a team to a championship.

For whatever reason, Durant has never made it past the conference semifinals since leaving the Warriors. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green After rings in 2017 and 2018, Durantula decided to change the scene in a sad moment for the San Francisco franchise, who lost out on the title in 2019 to the Raptors. Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka after Thompson and Durant himself sustained serious injuries.

KD’s frustration in the NBA grew last season as the Phoenix Suns were swept (4-0) by Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round.

But Durant may still have a chance, judging by his comments about his possible participation in the next Olympics: The Olympics are very special, and they will be held in 2020. Los Angeles In 2028.

“Who knows about L.A.? We’ll see what happens,” Durant said at the time, the same age as the man he is now 39. LeBron He clearly understands the place of his fellow generational geniuses in history.

“KD is one of the greatest players of all time, there’s no question about that. You look at his silhouette, you look at his ability, he’s one of the greatest players I’ve ever seen in the game of basketball. “He’s an otherworldly guy.”