my goat forever. being a kid watching you in okc with Russ and James 2011 against the mavs. Next season I was an OKC fan.. love you Kevin you’ve changed the game for many kids like me
The evolution to Kevin Durant. What a joy it is to watch. My absolute favorite basketball player! I appreciate you KD. The journey. Thank you for what you bring to this game I love so much❤👏🏾💪🏾🫶🏾❤
Yes he does. He has to prove he can actuality win a title without Chef Curry and the loaded Warriors. Look how many future first ballot hall of famers he's played with and choked. Thunder choked , Nets choked , Suns choking. Oops facts hurt so let me hear the excuses.
Kevin Durant inspired me to become something bigger and greater when I didn't see it as a possibility, he's likely the most underrated man in basketball today, the guys a comple beast of gameplay and has essentially defined strategy for us all, thankyou bruh, for real. (I seriously hope he sees my comment 😅)
KD is one of the all time greats. He is currently and has been one of my favorite players ever. When he tore his Achilles I cried like a baby. This man doesn’t get enough respect for just being the player he is today post injury and taking into account how consistent he’s been his entire career. No matter how nasty the media try’s to paint their narrative they can never paint my own perspective of the player he is.
I tore my Achilles 12/12/23 im going thru all that KD stated. Shi is the worst injury ever n it test u as a human mentally & physically. I had just began my career to wouldn’t wish that injury on no one. I stress a lot about his rehab with finding out the time frame for my return to fully duty. Really hoping i can make it to Fridays game here in Houston to see KD live finally. I’m a very big fan and supporter of Kevin.
Couldn’t agree more about your take on the GOAT convo. The amount of time people waste getting into heated discussions baffles me. We need to learn to appreciate greatness nothing more nothing less, stop critiquing and comparing just enjoy it.
"Sometimes you being upset helps you figure out a problem, but that doesn't mean my life overall is unhappy." That's so true, people who always keep a smile on, I feel like they never dug deep within themselves.
Thank you, thank you, what an example of love and appreciation for each other! Kevin, thank you for reminding us that “It’s” all about collecting experiences. And for allowing us to watch you move through life learning with all of us why we are here. Peace.
Really enjoyed this sit down. I’ve always respected KD’s perspective on ball because he’s not a fan of this troll era. Hearing his story from his mouth really helps you understand him as a person.
my favourite player of all time... vilain or not like him or not he got goat level production, numbers, skillset and now longevity while having the worst injury for an athlete. And you can see all those young superstars like wemby, ant, booker, shai talking about KD being their inspiration and the respect he got from his olders peers too like bron steph giannis . To me that is LEGACY and GREATNESS
My 🐐🔥❤️. KD is well spoken, intelligent and very passionate about basketball. People will discredit what he did to the teams he played with but he gave 100% every time his on the court. Just keep what you’re doing KD 🐐🐐. I got teary eyes. Love KD ❤
i loved when kd said the goat conversation is completely subjective. how much do you value a chip? how much do you value a FMVP? how much do you value an MVP? DPOY? All-stars? etc. anyone who truley understands the game of basketball doesn’t need to look at any accolades to tell you that man is one of the greatest players to ever touch the ball. in my opinion if we’re just talking about how much a single player impacts winning he’s the third best player to every touch the ball but unfortunately people don’t wanna look it at objectively.
He is one of the greatest. He can score 30+ points easily in every game. But he wants to leave his style, his efficiency to this game. He won’t take that many shots in a game. If he did he will putting up insane scoring numbers every game.
I will always love this man.... one of the purest basketball players I have ever seen. Bro if you retire today, I might not follow the NBA the same. You and Kobe are my favorite players of all time.
Kevin Durant is the 🐐 in more ways than one! 🌟 Not only does he dominate on the court with his skills and finesse, but he also inspires others with his charitable work and positive impact off the court. 🕊️❤️️🔥
KD is basketball treasure. A true ambassador of the game..... And he has the smoothest and most enjoyable game to watch that ive aeen in my 45 yeara of watching basketball.
Will be remembered for needing Chef Curry and the loaded Warriors squad to win. Had D Booker and get swept , he's under achieved team wise and yall know it.
He always speaks the truth. That's why his interviews are always so interesting and dope. He is a real student of the game he makes you want to listen.
For a guy who grew up in Seattle, KD's sentiments toward the city really move me. It's been a long regret that Seattle didn't have one of the greatest players of all time for so long, but Seattle will always be KD's hometown, and we'll always support you.
I was a huge KD fan but had cooled off on him in recent years because I wasn’t a fan of the attitude but after this, I totally understand it all now. I’m back to a KD fan boy. Not quite a Stan tho. GREAT INTERVIEW. I learned so much about KD. This had a Kobe vibe as well.
You definitely have melo status in the city, we don’t let basketball convos go without mentioning kevin!!! Said once and I’ll say it again we appreciate snipe, keep going💪🏾
You are the only superstar who engages in a convo about your craft with some random folks. At least we know you are a human being not some Villain as they promote you as. I have come to terms with the role they portray you as it’s about business. Remember that there was never no hype about you coming into the league as they assumed cause of your size you couldn’t succeed. Just few months ago you entered the top ten in points in the history of all the greats which have played. What is amazing is how consistent you have been throughout your career always putting up whatever it takes. Coming back from that injury putting up historic performances and being so close is a movie alone. Then leading your country when many of your peers didn’t come through afterwards on the world stage is another glorious moment. There is nothing you have to prove to the real fans who have witnessed everything. They keep bringing up your 2 championships and 2 Finals MVP in many debates about whether you earned them or not. They are not blind as we all watched you dominate from the moment you stepped into the Bay Area. More than anything I actually want to acknowledge their franchise player who didn’t show any selfishness and let you be what you were. You didn’t shy away from the moment and took over which is credit to everyone there and you being prepared for it. Can’t take nothing away from you. You got understand that the game has evolved and the brand doesn’t just want to sale about who can fly and throw it down which was the most exciting for so long. It has now moved to long range at a high clip and they wanted to market that. So in order to sale that brand they had to raise that specific player or face of what they wanted to promote. In that business plan to raise him higher they had minimize his teammates impact less. Just say you are the casualty in the game of brand promotion. Plus they want to reach as many buyers as possible so with that player having families and kids they want to target all families and kids. But to keep reaching to every households they have to keep saying that player name and since you are associated they have to take shots at you in the same sentence. Nothing personal just business. To make matters worse they already have one other player they focused all their money on before until you came along. Once they realized you were actually that great they made some room for you until the third player came into his own later on. So you had one they wanted to be the next big thing better than MJ to sale more brands and here comes this tall one who can do everything we need to give a shot at it. Then while that market is taking foot boy did he come in there splashing from long range. One already had a ground and so much has been invested into and you were being invested in to certain extent but once the third one came they had to put a pause on your marketing strategy. The fans buy into it and it works as most believe it’s cause of you their chosen one didn’t get 6 to end that greatest debate which still goes on. The fans of the other is also saying it’s cause of how great that long range was you dominated to get 2 fmvps. We get it but your consistency and efficiency over your whole career has shown us you can do it with any one on that mountain. As a fan I used to get mad and angry about why they disrespecting you but I have long come to understand it’s more about business. One more thing I still believe on your biggest games that to push that business forward they let the opponents get away with too much fouls on you cause none can guard you if they called them fouls. Hopefully they let you play without being held and pushed around so we witness your last few years as you have done so much for the game. You are the greatest in my eyes.
Man KD is that guy. He’s accomplished everything and his consistency despite adversity speaks volumes on the work ethic and mindset. He my favourite player to ever do it.
Love this interview. Excellent insights into a world that most folk like myself could never comprehend. I'm a Suns fan so I'll appreciate KD either way as a player, but now I can appreciated him as someone who's not only great at basketball, but also a great guy. Keep up the grind KD.
Your my favorite player, great Role , I love the relationship that you have with your mother .love your personality ,Wish I could get to meet you one day KD
Excellent conversation,,,never really heard K D open up,,,like he said he's sort of reserved and that's OK,,,so I really appreciate him sharing,,,and he is a GOAT😊
Yes. KD is one of my heroes in this life. This conversation went a long way to me understanding the human side of my heroe. Enough respect to this man and my heroe. God 🙌.
Such great perspective not only on the game but life in general. I don't understand basketball much but as a sports and life lover this was refreshing ❤.
Great Interview! Nice to hear KD speak on life. I recommend for the chapters to shorten the titles. We can’t read what it is about if it says Kevin Durant Speaks on…We know who’s speaking all ready. 🙏🏾
IDGAF what nobody says KD is the definition of a true hooper HE LOVES THE GAME OF BASKETBALL with a passion. A true all time great man
He just doesn’t love defense
@@dmvweezy5235if the season ended today he’d make an all defensive team just say you don’t watch the guy play ever 😂
You sound like a child
@@dmvweezy5235
I don’t care what nobody says, he is one of the greatest
of course he is man that's Kevin Durant... you know who he is.. he's Kevin Durant
It’s doesn’t got to be said.. he’s doing it
I have never heard anybody say that KD is NOT great. He is definitely one of the GOATS of the game.
KD is perhaps the best player ever. I'd still take Kobe 1 though.
Yea even if we don't like his energy on teams leading them he just wants to ball and always does just that tbh❗️💯💯💯
Thank you kd for getting all this out. People dont know what others are going through and just criticize people for their amusement
Real ball knowers can agree that KD won’t ever be forgotten. Truly one of the greatest to ever pick up a basketball
my goat forever. being a kid watching you in okc with Russ and James 2011 against the mavs. Next season I was an OKC fan.. love you Kevin you’ve changed the game for many kids like me
Same bro, crazy how impactful a person can be.
KD is a legend and one of the kindest most genuine people you'll ever meet.
Watched a lot of him being interviewed (long form) and completely agree, seems mad down to earth and cool
Ya think??!!!
I dont think. I know from experience. I've met him several times. He's a great person.
Give his Mother credit for raising him right and teaching him how to treat others with respect love.
I truly admire KD as an Athlete and a person. His level of self-awareness is so impressive. He's a true Alchemist!
KD is the standard for authenticity
The evolution to Kevin Durant. What a joy it is to watch. My absolute favorite basketball player! I appreciate you KD. The journey. Thank you for what you bring to this game I love so much❤👏🏾💪🏾🫶🏾❤
Dude KD. You are such an example of work ethic. Love you man.
Kd is smart and lowkey dude and I like it
He just want to smoke weed bag baddies and hoop
KD true personality and humbleness showed in this interview! Goat 🐐
This man retires and I’m not sure I’m gona Stan anyone again. My GOAT🐐 🤦🏾
Facts bro shi gone hurt when dude retire🤦🏾😂
❤My GOAT too.
KD is one of the best in history. There is no doubt about this. No matter what others say, it cannot change this fact.
If it's like that , why all yall saying the same thing. It should be something that don't need to be said. 😂😢😅
Growing up in Jamaica, our sport is Football (soccer), cricket and track & field. You made me fell in love with the game man keep being you! My goat 🐐
Kevin Durant is so chill and just talk so real when he talking feel like he my brother because how he act
KD rarely does stuff like this, awesome to finally get to hear his thoughts on life!
I never hated kd.. but this interview made me understand and like him a lot more !
Kevin DOES NOT have to prove anything to anyone…HIS GOD GIVEN GIFT. HIS LIFE. HIS DECISIONS. He OWES “the people” nothing.
Yes he does. He has to prove he can actuality win a title without Chef Curry and the loaded Warriors. Look how many future first ballot hall of famers he's played with and choked. Thunder choked , Nets choked , Suns choking. Oops facts hurt so let me hear the excuses.
Kevin Durant inspired me to become something bigger and greater when I didn't see it as a possibility, he's likely the most underrated man in basketball today, the guys a comple beast of gameplay and has essentially defined strategy for us all, thankyou bruh, for real. (I seriously hope he sees my comment 😅)
I watched this and got teary. I appreciate you KD. Love
kd vision & thought is light years ahead of the haters
Great vision he had leaving Curry. 😂 He didn't win before Curry and won't win after Curry. Enjoy the 1st round exist the rest of his career.
Thank you for being you. Kevin Durant you are my GOAT. ❤❤️❤️
As a fan, it's the interview I always wanted! Thanks for sharing your world Kd... it's a choice at the end of the day and I love ya for it #KdGangDay1
KD is one of the all time greats. He is currently and has been one of my favorite players ever. When he tore his Achilles I cried like a baby. This man doesn’t get enough respect for just being the player he is today post injury and taking into account how consistent he’s been his entire career. No matter how nasty the media try’s to paint their narrative they can never paint my own perspective of the player he is.
I tore my Achilles 12/12/23 im going thru all that KD stated. Shi is the worst injury ever n it test u as a human mentally & physically. I had just began my career to wouldn’t wish that injury on no one. I stress a lot about his rehab with finding out the time frame for my return to fully duty. Really hoping i can make it to Fridays game here in Houston to see KD live finally. I’m a very big fan and supporter of Kevin.
Just sent up a prayer for your recovery. God bless you.
@@DorianGroup82 i really appreciate that 💯
A misunderstood legend!He's definitely there,along with the other greats of the game.
Couldn’t agree more about your take on the GOAT convo. The amount of time people waste getting into heated discussions baffles me. We need to learn to appreciate greatness nothing more nothing less, stop critiquing and comparing just enjoy it.
"Sometimes you being upset helps you figure out a problem, but that doesn't mean my life overall is unhappy." That's so true, people who always keep a smile on, I feel like they never dug deep within themselves.
Thank you, thank you, what an example of love and appreciation for each other! Kevin, thank you for reminding us that “It’s” all about collecting experiences. And for allowing us to watch you move through life learning with all of us why we are here. Peace.
My dude kd, love ya!! One of the greatest to play the game! Will miss u kd when u retire from the game.
What a mind. He doesn’t get enough credit for his genius. He’s switched on for sure
AWESOME INTERVIEW KD💯♥️♥️♥️♥️🔥🔥🔥🔥 Kevin Durant
Really enjoyed this sit down. I’ve always respected KD’s perspective on ball because he’s not a fan of this troll era. Hearing his story from his mouth really helps you understand him as a person.
Nobody ever talks about his energies but he’s MY GOAT
my favourite player of all time... vilain or not like him or not he got goat level production, numbers, skillset and now longevity while having the worst injury for an athlete. And you can see all those young superstars like wemby, ant, booker, shai talking about KD being their inspiration and the respect he got from his olders peers too like bron steph giannis . To me that is LEGACY and GREATNESS
Man... I enjoyed this a lot... KD off the court is an amazing dude! Rich did a great job at just speaking and letting speak as well. Great questions
I don't care what people say about you you are the best God bless you kd❤❤🎉
After Kobe my favorite player ever, I fell in love with Kevin Durant.
Great Interview as always KD my GOAT 🐐
how could you hate this man?
My 🐐🔥❤️. KD is well spoken, intelligent and very passionate about basketball. People will
discredit what he did to the teams he played with but he gave 100% every time his on the court. Just keep what you’re doing KD 🐐🐐. I got teary eyes. Love KD ❤
i loved when kd said the goat conversation is completely subjective. how much do you value a chip? how much do you value a FMVP? how much do you value an MVP? DPOY? All-stars? etc. anyone who truley understands the game of basketball doesn’t need to look at any accolades to tell you that man is one of the greatest players to ever touch the ball. in my opinion if we’re just talking about how much a single player impacts winning he’s the third best player to every touch the ball but unfortunately people don’t wanna look it at objectively.
He is one of the greatest. He can score 30+ points easily in every game. But he wants to leave his style, his efficiency to this game. He won’t take that many shots in a game. If he did he will putting up insane scoring numbers every game.
“IM KEVIN DURANT…YK WHO I AM”🐐
Yes 💯
Mr DurCupcake that can't win without Curry. Did I get that right !
I will always love this man.... one of the purest basketball players I have ever seen. Bro if you retire today, I might not follow the NBA the same. You and Kobe are my favorite players of all time.
Say what you want, all accolades aside Kevin Durant is one of the best basketball players to ever touch the ball.
My favorite player EVER next to Dirk. I love the way he sees the game, understands himself, and carries it. My guy!!!
been watching kd since i was 7. he’s been near the top of the league this entire time. talk about longevity. gonna be a sad day when he retires
Kevin Durant is the 🐐 in more ways than one! 🌟 Not only does he dominate on the court with his skills and finesse, but he also inspires others with his charitable work and positive impact off the court. 🕊️❤️️🔥
Kevin Durant my favorite basketball player since he entered the league. a PG county Legend. thank you for being you Easy Money Sniper♥
KD is basketball treasure.
A true ambassador of the game.....
And he has the smoothest and most enjoyable game to watch that ive aeen in my 45 yeara of watching basketball.
My dude kd, one of the greatest to play the game. Great & talented player! Legend he will be ..🥰🙏
We're here 🐐
KD is a legend and an NBA great and one of the greatest players of all time. none of you internet nerds are gonna change that
Will be remembered for needing Chef Curry and the loaded Warriors squad to win. Had D Booker and get swept , he's under achieved team wise and yall know it.
He always speaks the truth. That's why his interviews are always so interesting and dope. He is a real student of the game he makes you want to listen.
For a guy who grew up in Seattle, KD's sentiments toward the city really move me. It's been a long regret that Seattle didn't have one of the greatest players of all time for so long, but Seattle will always be KD's hometown, and we'll always support you.
KD I’m born 88 as well. Anytime I see people calling u old it hurts bro. We middle aged now 😔
Ur tweaking middle age is 50s lmao feeling old at 35 is wild to me
Middle-age starts at 45 bro. Take yer time.
Rights he’s “old” for a basketball player but definitely not old or middle aged in life yet.
Grateful for what you did for my city KD!! Thunder up!! 🌩️⬆️
I was a huge KD fan but had cooled off on him in recent years because I wasn’t a fan of the attitude but after this, I totally understand it all now. I’m back to a KD fan boy. Not quite a Stan tho. GREAT INTERVIEW. I learned so much about KD. This had a Kobe vibe as well.
Incredible watch. Have so much love for KD. Nice to get to know partner in crime Rich as well.
The interview setup is awesome.
I hope PHX wins it all this Year !
Not a chance
if the big 3 are healthy they have a great chance@@R-Imperial23
Def need more of these.. bro so knowledgeable n articulate!
My goat. He’s one of those players who won’t be FULLY appreciated until he leaves the game sadly.💯💯
Very SADLY ❤
You definitely have melo status in the city, we don’t let basketball convos go without mentioning kevin!!! Said once and I’ll say it again we appreciate snipe, keep going💪🏾
Beautiful place💚
You are the only superstar who engages in a convo about your craft with some random folks. At least we know you are a human being not some Villain as they promote you as. I have come to terms with the role they portray you as it’s about business. Remember that there was never no hype about you coming into the league as they assumed cause of your size you couldn’t succeed. Just few months ago you entered the top ten in points in the history of all the greats which have played.
What is amazing is how consistent you have been throughout your career always putting up whatever it takes. Coming back from that injury putting up historic performances and being so close is a movie alone. Then leading your country when many of your peers didn’t come through afterwards on the world stage is another glorious moment. There is nothing you have to prove to the real fans who have witnessed everything.
They keep bringing up your 2 championships and 2 Finals MVP in many debates about whether you earned them or not. They are not blind as we all watched you dominate from the moment you stepped into the Bay Area. More than anything I actually want to acknowledge their franchise player who didn’t show any selfishness and let you be what you were. You didn’t shy away from the moment and took over which is credit to everyone there and you being prepared for it. Can’t take nothing away from you.
You got understand that the game has evolved and the brand doesn’t just want to sale about who can fly and throw it down which was the most exciting for so long. It has now moved to long range at a high clip and they wanted to market that. So in order to sale that brand they had to raise that specific player or face of what they wanted to promote. In that business plan to raise him higher they had minimize his teammates impact less. Just say you are the casualty in the game of brand promotion. Plus they want to reach as many buyers as possible so with that player having families and kids they want to target all families and kids. But to keep reaching to every households they have to keep saying that player name and since you are associated they have to take shots at you in the same sentence. Nothing personal just business.
To make matters worse they already have one other player they focused all their money on before until you came along. Once they realized you were actually that great they made some room for you until the third player came into his own later on. So you had one they wanted to be the next big thing better than MJ to sale more brands and here comes this tall one who can do everything we need to give a shot at it. Then while that market is taking foot boy did he come in there splashing from long range. One already had a ground and so much has been invested into and you were being invested in to certain extent but once the third one came they had to put a pause on your marketing strategy.
The fans buy into it and it works as most believe it’s cause of you their chosen one didn’t get 6 to end that greatest debate which still goes on. The fans of the other is also saying it’s cause of how great that long range was you dominated to get 2 fmvps. We get it but your consistency and efficiency over your whole career has shown us you can do it with any one on that mountain. As a fan I used to get mad and angry about why they disrespecting you but I have long come to understand it’s more about business.
One more thing I still believe on your biggest games that to push that business forward they let the opponents get away with too much fouls on you cause none can guard you if they called them fouls. Hopefully they let you play without being held and pushed around so we witness your last few years as you have done so much for the game.
You are the greatest in my eyes.
My GOAT❤️🐐
Non-athletes do not understand that surgeries can be detrimental to compete at high level, he is GOAT
Man KD is that guy. He’s accomplished everything and his consistency despite adversity speaks volumes on the work ethic and mindset. He my favourite player to ever do it.
KD, dude your story makes this old man cry
Love this interview. Excellent insights into a world that most folk like myself could never comprehend. I'm a Suns fan so I'll appreciate KD either way as a player, but now I can appreciated him as someone who's not only great at basketball, but also a great guy. Keep up the grind KD.
I still remember buying my first KDs and having a different feeling for the game. ThanKs KD !Appreciate everything you have done for basketball 🏀
Love you KD- you're work ethic is outstanding, but your humanity glows.
Greatest ever ❤️ KD #35
One of the smoothest players to watch on the court. Have a nagging feeling he is under appreciated and also underachieved.
The fact that KD is still one of the best players right now after such an injury is insane. I love KD man.
Your my favorite player, great
Role , I love the relationship that you have with your mother .love your personality ,Wish I could get to meet you one day KD
This is great and definitely needed, it’s only right to set people perspectives again nothing to restrict but we can’t never get enough of Trey five
KD is my personal favorite player❤
Amazing interview, best relaxed open KD represented. insightful
He's so clever I want a man like this...
The part on perspective after the championships and motivation of working on the craft is great.
this was great...stay healthy KD.
9:46 the east coast glaze is crazy ik ppl in La or Texas Louisiana who are the same way
Excellent conversation,,,never really heard K D open up,,,like he said he's sort of reserved and that's OK,,,so I really appreciate him sharing,,,and he is a GOAT😊
My guy is embracing life. Love the grind and appreciate ya journey.
Kobe will always be my GOAT but KD is up there. He will be perceived as an all time player in time
Kevin Durant is a generational talent in basketball, we will never see another KD. I don’t care what nobody says, he’s the greatest of all time!
Yes. KD is one of my heroes in this life. This conversation went a long way to me understanding the human side of my heroe. Enough respect to this man and my heroe. God 🙌.
6:18 he’s speaking facts here OKC has grown so much and it’s still growing
I appreciated this interview and the insight yall gave us!
Such great perspective not only on the game but life in general. I don't understand basketball much but as a sports and life lover this was refreshing ❤.
Great interview! KD is the man, a true legend, love his chill vibe 😊
Great Interview! Nice to hear KD speak on life. I recommend for the chapters to shorten the titles. We can’t read what it is about if it says Kevin Durant Speaks on…We know who’s speaking all ready. 🙏🏾
appreciate that feedback!
greatness. Him + Rich K
Messi and Ronaldo can also have that conversation with Bron … athletes at those levels are bigger than their sport, truly inspirational
he’s the goat. greatest of all time. idc.
This was some great reason big up k d you’re definitely in top 10 basketball hands down 👌🏿🙌🏿👏🏿
this has changed my thoughts on kd. hes such a good dude