Kevin Durant or as some fans know him, the “Slim Reaper” due to his thin physique since his rookie years as a guard for the SuperSonics. Recent news has featured him prominently, spurred by remarks from a former teammate, Andre Iguodala.
Andre Iguodala, former All-Star guard and forward of the Golden State Warriors who played with and won the NBA championship with Durant, made the headlines on Wednesday when he criticized KD for not lifting weights. Making these comments on his podcast with another former teammate, Evan Turner, Iguodala said:
KD’s only flaw is he won’t lift weights. That’s it. Andre Iguodala on Point Forward
Expressing his dissatisfaction with those comments, Durant responded through social media:
Now I don’t lift weights, a’ight man. These boys say anything on these podcasts. Kevin Durant on X
Durant and Iguodala, teammates with the Golden State Warriors from 2017 to 2019, clinched two NBA championships together. Kevin Durant, who adeptly mitigated his thin frame by leveraging his shooting skills, emerged as a 13-time All-NBA star. This season, he maintains an impressive average of 30.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and an FG% of 52.
Kevin Durant rediscovering MVP Form
This season, Kevin Durant blazes with exceptional performance for the Phoenix Suns, evoking memories of his MVP 2013-2014 season with the Oklahoma City Thunders. He averaged 32 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 5.5 assists during that remarkable season. Notably, he achieved a career-high, scoring 54 points against the Golden State Warriors.
In the current season for the Suns, having played 20 games with an average of 36.8 minutes, Kevin Durant maintains an impressive average of 30.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.6 assists. Significantly, he surpassed Moses Malone, claiming the 10th spot on the all-time career scoring list.
KD and his Phoenix Suns team, currently sit 10th in the Western Conference standings with a 13-11 record. They face the New York Knicks next on home turf.