Kevin Durant praises LeBron’s 76ers: “They remind me of my Warriors”
Kevin Durant believes the Philadelphia 76ers have everything it takes to compete for an NBA title. According to the former Warriors star, the team’s offensive firepower reminds him of his Golden State squads
LeBron James’ arrival in Philadelphia continues to dominate the conversation. Among those most impressed by the new-look 76ers is Kevin Durant, who sees plenty of similarities with the Golden State Warriors teams that ruled the league from 2017 to 2019.
For KD, Philadelphia has everything it needs to become one of the leading contenders for the NBA championship.
The Warriors comparison
Durant did not hold back when discussing the Sixers’ offensive potential.
The last time a team had three players averaging more than 20 points per game, people said it was unfair. That was the Warriors team I played on
Kevin Durant
He then explained why he believes Philadelphia could be even more dangerous.
The 76ers have four players who average 25 points per game. Of course they’re going to be contenders. They’re going to be a fun team to watch, one that’s worth a League Pass subscription
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The reference is to the quartet of LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown, arguably the most talented offensive core in the NBA.
LeBron surprised even Durant
One of the most interesting revelations concerned The Decision 2.0 itself. Durant admitted he had no idea the move was coming before it became official.
I had absolutely no idea. That’s just how LeBron is. There’s always so much noise around him, but you never really know what he’s thinking
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It’s another reminder of how successfully James managed to keep the negotiations under wraps until the very end.
“Philadelphia is the right choice”
Beyond the basketball fit, Durant also praised LeBron’s decision to join the 76ers.
I’m happy for him. It’s a great decision to go to a team that truly has a chance to win. Philadelphia has an incredible fan base, it’s a major market, and it’s good for the NBA as a whole
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Durant’s comments will inevitably raise expectations surrounding Philadelphia. On paper, the talent is undeniable, but the real challenge will be finding the right balance among four stars who are all accustomed to having the ball in their hands.