Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant said on Twitter that Michael Jordan and Kyrie Irving never fail to hype him up.
Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant is just like most of us; he can’t get enough of Michael Jordan and Kyrie Irving highlights.
When asked by a fan on Twitter about highlights of a player he always “go back and watch” to get motivated, Durant simply said, “Kyrie and MJ.”
It’s not the most surprising of answers to such an inquiry. Jordan and Kyrie are two iconic NBA superstars, whose popularities transcend generations. While Jordan is now two decades removed from the last time he played in the NBA, people still can’t stop talking about the GOAT.
Regardless of which player is one’s pick as the greatest player of all time, Jordan’s name is always a lock to be part of the conversation. Irving, on the other hand, might not be on the same tier as Jordan, but any basketball fan will tell you how rare of a talent he is. Kevin Durant certainly has a great idea of what kind of player exactly Irving is, considering the two played alongside each other during their time with the Brooklyn Nets. Their partnership did not result in an NBA title, but that talent-laden Brooklyn squad will be a discussion-starter for years to come.
Kevin Durant is someone many other players view in the same way he does His Airness and Kyrie. When it comes to rare talent, it can’t get much rarer than what the future Hall of Famer possesses.
Now he’s a member of the Phoenix Suns alongside Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton, and Bradley Beal.
With so many big names having worked with Durant, it’s easy for some talents to get overlooked throughout his career.
Earlier today on Twitter, Durant was asked which of the teammates he has had play alongside him was the most underrated.
Durant gave a surprising answer and named Jeremy Lamb as his most underrated teammate.
Jeremy Lamb was drafted by the Thunder and had the chance to play there along with Durant for 3 seasons.
Lamb’s time with the team came after Harden left for Houston, but he was still far from being the star of the show during his time in OKC.
He only started 8 games during his time there, but was still a solid piece for a Thunder squad that was among the NBA’s best. He averaged 7 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game during his time with the Thunder.
While those aren’t huge numbers, it seems the few seasons he spent with Durant were enough to leave an impression on the former MVP.
Lamb went on to have more success with the Charlotte Hornets after he was traded for Luke Ridnour.
He brought his averages up to 11.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game with the Hornets.
Now he holds the title of Kevin Durant’s most underrated teammate.
Jeremy Lamb was drafted by the Thunder and had the chance to play there along with Durant for 3 seasons.
Lamb’s time with the team came after Harden left for Houston, but he was still far from being the star of the show during his time in OKC.
He only started 8 games during his time there, but was still a solid piece for a Thunder squad that was among the NBA’s best. He averaged 7 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game during his time with the Thunder.
While those aren’t huge numbers, it seems the few seasons he spent with Durant were enough to leave an impression on the former MVP.
Lamb went on to have more success with the Charlotte Hornets after he was traded for Luke Ridnour.
He brought his averages up to 11.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game with the Hornets.
Now he holds the title of Kevin Durant’s most underrated teammate.
Jeremy Lamb was drafted by the Thunder and had the chance to play there along with Durant for 3 seasons.
Lamb’s time with the team came after Harden left for Houston, but he was still far from being the star of the show during his time in OKC.
He only started 8 games during his time there, but was still a solid piece for a Thunder squad that was among the NBA’s best. He averaged 7 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game during his time with the Thunder.
While those aren’t huge numbers, it seems the few seasons he spent with Durant were enough to leave an impression on the former MVP.
Lamb went on to have more success with the Charlotte Hornets after he was traded for Luke Ridnour.
He brought his averages up to 11.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game with the Hornets.
Now he holds the title of Kevin Durant’s most underrated teammate.
