Broussard says KD said that the guy in OKC was fake, a front, and this cussing, arrogant guy is the real him. WHAT?!?! Serious identity crisis going on and it’s odd how he went from likeable to villain, to most respecting him last year now to very dislikeable guy. Does anyone know the real KD? If so, where’s he at
This version of Durant is a fake wannabe thug after he was outed by Westbrook as a soft cupcake. I used to actually admire KD's soft spoken demeanor and willingness to accept his beta personality. God knows there's already too many egotistical alpha wannabe assholes in the NBA! However, Snake Durant is now my least favorite player. He seems aloof and lacks awareness of what he's become -- very difficult to root for. LeBron went through the same phase in Miami and lost a huge chunk of his fanbase, hence his return to Cleveland to rehab his image. I don't know what Durant can do to make himself likable again.
Kevin Durant: More technicals due to love, passion, desire to win championship again Spoiler "It's just my emotions and passion for the game," Durant said after Friday's practice session. "After winning that championship (last season), I learned that much hadn't changed. I thought it would fill a certain [void]. It didn't. That's when I realized in the offseason that the only thing that matters is this game and how much work you put into it. Everything else off the court, social media, perception, isn't important. What people say, how they view you, it's not important. "What we did as a team was special, and I want to experience that again. My love and passion for the game has [blossomed] because I understand that's what it's all about, and I'm pouring all of this [newfound thirst] into this game. But I know I have to keep [my fire] under control, and I will." [...] In arguing his case that he was fouled numerous times in the first half without receiving the benefit of a whistle, he was seen shouting obscenities at official Tre Maddox. Durant told ESPN, "I deserved that ejection. He did the right thing." Prior to the 2017-18 season getting underway, Durant had only one ejection in his first 10 years in the league. He's up to five this season. And his 14 technicals overall are two away from an automatic one-game suspension. Warriors coach Steve Kerr sent Durant a text message after Thursday's game, encouraging the forward to put the ejection behind him and move forward. "I'll be good," he said. "We're trying to win another championship. That's why we're playing. Everything will be fine." Many have wondered all season what has gotten into Durant, and at times that line of questioning has irritated the 2017 NBA Finals MVP. "It's just a part of the evolution that I'm going through," Durant told ESPN. "I'll be the first to admit that I'm not perfect. I don't have all the answers. It will probably take the offseason for me to assess, 'OK, let's figure out how to tone this down a little.' But I'm comfortable sharing this because all I care about is that," he said as he pointed to the practice court. "I love this game, and I'm going to do whatever I can to help my team get back to where we were last year. That's what I'm excited for. That's why you're seeing this passion from me. Before, I used to care about the game and the lifestyle. Now, all I care about is my love for the game, the pureness of the game. This is me." _________________ Good one Lil Kev!
I don't think it can work that way for Durant. LeBron went back to his hometown so narrative was his return home to deliver a title to one of the most championship-starved cities in professional sports. OKC has none of those factors for KD. Plus, I can't imagine him ever returning to play with Westbrook again. It just won't happen.
KD has no legacy. There's nothing he can do at this point to save it. Lebron was lucky in that he had the ultimate key to redemption sitting there in Cleveland. There is no hometown KD can go back to in order to generate a top 10 narrative in all of sporting history.
That was a 9 min video of talking heads that was actually worth watching. When it comes to which is the real KD, I don't think it's just a choice between OKC KD and GS KD. He's evolved over the last 10 years like most human beings do between age 18 and 28. People change. For the better in some ways, for the worse in others. One thing I'll say is KD has had a temper for a long time. He showed it at OKC plenty enough, trust me. IMO, his volcanic eruptions this season come from a feeling of entitlement after winning his first championship. Yes, ref relations seem to be at an all-time low, but that isn't why he's been ejected 5 times this season.
KD's true self was in OKC. I don't believe he wants to be a villain just like Lebron didn't want that. What we see from KD is basically Draymond's personality. KD is lost and easily influenced.
The guy is emotionally distraught. It's clear as day that the criticism has gotten to him. Recently he said winning a championship didn't bring him inner peace or something like that. He's extremely insecure and just wants to be loved again.
I truly think he's got some deep-seeded insecurity issues Kevin Durant: I thought championship would fill void, but it didn’t https://sports.yahoo.com/kevin-durant-thought-championship-fill-011101963.html
Championships don't fill voids... at least not ones you get by joining the best team in basketball and cruising past every team in the league. It's the struggle and overcoming odds which makes victories meaningful. I bet Lebron wouldn't trade 5 championships in MIA for his one in Cleveland. The narrative of going back there and bringing a trophy to a barren city by beating the best team in NBA history (after being down 3-1) is what legends are made of.
That Void he speaks of is him knowing he's ruined his legacy by not earning that championship ring or finals mvp the right way.. I don't like okc but if they ever honor that snake I'll just laugh at them..
