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What reception for Kevin Durant in Brooklyn?

The debate started on social networks a few days ago: Kevin Durant should he have a tribute video when he returns to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn this Wednesday? The player, never the last to comment on X/Twitter, himself participated in this discussion. His answer ? “No thanks, the evening will be better without it. »

An attitude that made his former teammate, Cam Thomas, laugh. “He’s trolling. We all know what he is like.”, laugh the back of Brooklyn. “I'm sure he'll get a video, he's done a lot here whether people like it or not. »

The evil tongues recalled that the 2014 MVP had requested a transfer more times (twice) than he had won a playoff series under the colors of the Nets (only once, in 2021). Brooklyn fans have undoubtedly not forgotten this observation and will perhaps recall it loudly.

“It just depends on how people wake up that morning,” dismisses the former Warriors player. “Many don’t know what to say or think about me. So there is no certainty about how it will play out. I never know how people will react. I don't expect anything from anyone. I want them to do whatever they want to have a good night. »

New York, his favorite city

And Kevin Durant, what does he remember about his 129 matches played in Brooklyn, between 2019 and 2023, and this failed trio with Kyrie Irving and James Harden?

“I know people won't believe me, but I had fun playing here. We had difficult times, there was adversity. We had fun during this period. Last season was one of the best times I've ever had.” assures the Phoenix star. ” I loved. I can't wait to see everyone again and hope people remember the good times. I know there haven't been many regular season games but people who follow the Nets understand what we've been through. And they mobilized. I hope they remember that. »

So no apprehension before this return. It would even be quite the opposite.

” I am impatient. It's always fun to play in Brooklyn and New York. New York has become my favorite city. I lived here for four years and I miss it. I built relationships with people in the franchise that I still talk to. I can’t wait to play in front of this audience,” concludes Kevin Durant.

Kevin Durant Percentage Rebounds
Season Team MJ Min Shots 3pts L.F. Off Def Early Pd Party Int Bp Ct Pts
2007-08 SEA 80 35 43.0 28.8 87.3 0.9 3.5 4.4 2.4 1.5 1.0 2.9 0.9 20.3
2008-09 OKAY 74 39 47.6 42.2 86.3 1.0 5.5 6.5 2.8 1.8 1.3 3.0 0.7 25.3
2009-10 OKAY 82 40 47.6 36.5 90.0 1.3 6.3 7.6 2.8 2.1 1.4 3.3 1.0 30.2
2010-11 OKAY 78 39 46.2 35.0 88.0 0.7 6.1 6.8 2.7 2.0 1.1 2.8 1.0 27.7
2011-12 OKAY 66 39 49.6 38.7 86.0 0.6 7.4 8.0 3.5 2.0 1.3 3.8 1.2 28.0
2012-13 OKAY 81 39 51.0 41.6 90.5 0.6 7.3 7.9 4.6 1.8 1.4 3.5 1.3 28.2
2013-14 OKAY 81 39 50.3 39.1 87.3 0.7 6.7 7.4 5.5 2.2 1.3 3.5 0.7 32.0
2014-15 OKAY 27 34 51.0 40.3 85.4 0.6 6.0 6.6 4.1 1.5 0.9 2.7 0.9 25.4
2015-16 OKAY 72 36 50.5 38.8 89.8 0.6 7.6 8.2 5.0 1.9 1.0 3.5 1.2 28.2
2016-17 GOS 62 33 53.7 37.5 87.5 0.6 7.7 8.3 4.8 1.9 1.1 2.2 1.6 25.1
2017-18 GOS 68 34 51.6 41.9 88.9 0.5 6.4 6.8 5.4 2.0 0.7 3.0 1.8 26.4
2018-19 GOS 78 35 52.1 35.3 88.5 0.4 6.0 6.4 5.9 2.0 0.7 2.9 1.1 26.0
2020-21 BRK 35 33 53.7 45.0 88.2 0.4 6.7 7.1 5.6 2.0 0.7 3.4 1.3 26.9
2021-22 BRK 55 37 51.8 38.3 91.0 0.5 6.9 7.4 6.4 2.1 0.9 3.5 1.0 29.9
2022-23 * All Teams 47 36 56.0 40.4 91.9 0.4 6.3 6.7 5.0 2.1 0.7 3.3 1.4 29.1
2022-23 * BRK 39 36 55.9 37.6 93.4 0.4 6.4 6.7 5.3 2.4 0.8 3.5 1.5 29.7
2022-23 * PHX 8 34 57.0 53.7 83.3 0.4 6.0 6.4 3.5 0.9 0.3 2.5 1.3 26.0
2023-24 PHX 40 37 53.1 45.2 87.4 0.5 5.9 6.4 5.7 1.9 0.9 3.1 1.3 28.3
Total 1026 37 50.0 38.8 88.5 0.7 6.4 7.0 4.4 1.9 1.1 3.2 1.1 27.3

How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.

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