Kevin Durant’s addition to the Phoenix Suns has been can’t miss. Barring a freak pre-game incident that sidelined Durant. The former Brooklyn star has been one of the more dominant players in the league. The Suns have yet to lose a game with Durant in the lineup. Obviously, his presence on the floor has been a game-changer for the Suns. But it wasn’t until his latest feat was released that proves Durant’s dominance. Durant sets alone on the throne of this stellar NBA statistic.
KD became the first 55-40-90 player in the history of the NBA. For those that may not understand those numbers. Durant is the first player to shoot over 55%, shoot 40% from 3, and shoot at least 90% from the free throw line. That statistic is one of the biggest pieces of evidence that proves Durant’s scoring ability. Durant has been an anomaly since his debut in the league. A nearly seven-foot superstar that can do anything that he wants with a basketball.
Kevin Durant Continues To Carve His Legacy
KD is the first 55-40-90 player in NBA history
– 56 FG%
– 40.4 3-PT FG%
– 91.9 FT%(h/t @kirkgoldsberry) pic.twitter.com/bPFzfei9oQ
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 11, 2023
The accolades are great, but Durant is now focusing on earning his third NBA Championship. Durant won back-to-back titles with the great team every assembled with the Golden State Warriors. However, Durant has only been to one other Final outside of his time with Golden State. It’s hard to not talk about any player of this generation without talking about a super team. Particularly when it comes to discussing Durant. However, the Phoenix star isn’t worried about his past. He is only focused on being the best he can be in the present.
The Phoenix Suns were a great team before Kevin Durant arrived. However, it felt like the Suns were in a rut after a disappointing 2022 post-season. Now the team is looking to return to the Finals for the second time in three years. After a dominating 2022-23 season, Durant could be the X factor in Phoenix grabbing their first NBA title. Do you believe that the Phoenix Suns are a threat to the NBA title? What would another championship mean for Durant’s legacy? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section. For the latest NBA news, stay locked in here at HNHH.