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Kevin Durant Shows His Love For 50 Cent

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50 Cent is always a controversial topic in pop culture discussions. He is often defined by the success of his early music, the various bizarre twists his career has taken, or his propensity for beef. A multi-faceted individual without a doubt, he is still often pigeonholed by defenders and detractors alike. His last album was released in 2014 and 50 Cent is now more associated with his, often unsuccessful, business dealings.

Kevin Durant often faces the same problems in discussions. A no-doubt Hall of Famer, people often reduce Durant to his time in OKC, off-court headlines, or participation in trade drama. Much like 50 Cent, Durant gets pigeonholed. A player who has never scored less than 25 points per game in the season since he was a rookie, people still find something to hate. Despite that, Durant is also known for often speaking graciously about his former teams. That penchant for praise is not just limited to the court, however.

“One Of The Greatest”

Speaking on his podcast, The etcs. with Kevin Durant, Durant sounded off about his respect for 50 Cent. “The way 50 has transitioned from being an artist to what he’s doing now, a lot of people may forget about that run he went on,” Durant began in reference to 50 Cent’s success in the early 2000s, “A lot of people also think that it’s only Get Rich or Die Tryin’ and his catalog is way deeper than that, with hits.” Durant was absolutely on the money. 50 Cent’s lowest-charting album, Before I Self Destruct, still reached #5 on the US Billboard 200. As with many things, the further we are removed from 50 Cent’s musical career, the less people remember about it.

It’s clear that Durant has nothing but respect for 50 Cent, going on to call him “one of the greatest”. Durant has no time for people who reduce 50 to the likes of Get Rich or Die Tryin‘, his breakout 2003 debut album. And in spite of what 50 may do, or how the public may perceive him, Durant has only respect. “He’s still a monster,” Durant remarked during the podcast episode. The Suns star has made his thought clear and doesn’t have time to hear people disparage 50.

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Kevin Durant First Player In History To Achieve Amazing Statistic

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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

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.

Phoenix Suns Stars To Miss Friday’s Game

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The Phoenix Suns seem to be preparing for the NBA Playoffs. The team dropped massive news on the availability of their roster for Friday’s game. The Suns have announced that Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and DeAndre Ayton will be unavailable on Friday. However, the Phoenix stars will not be missing due to injury. But instead, they will be sitting out to rest up for a playoff run. The news of their availability may affect the Lakers far more than the Suns.

The Lakers are still fighting for playoff positioning. As the Suns have locked in the fourth seed in the West. The Lakers are hoping to avoid the play-in tournament at all costs. As the team is seventh in the West, meaning they are currently in the tournament. The Lakers recently took a tough loss to the Clippers. Which took the team out of the running for the fifth seed. However, the team can still earn the sixth seed. With Phoenix resting most of their starting lineup, the Lakers have a great shot at earning a victory.

Phoenix Suns Resting All-Star Cast

Durant recently talked about game planning for the playoffs. The Phoenix Suns star believes every team knows what to expect. As he mentioned, every team has the game plan for one another. The time for talk is over. Now the games will be decided by the talent on the floor. But even with the team sitting their stars, the win isn’t guaranteed for the Lakers. The Lakers have had their own issues with health this season. LeBron James and Anthony Davis have both missed action this season.

Teams are now making decisions regarding their playoff seeding. The Suns cannot gain ground from winning anymore. Which is a way the team could be resting their biggest stars. Fans around the league will be following the injury reports closely this weekend. The final playoff positioning won’t be known until Sunday. Which will be the last day of the regular season. Who will be the teams to make the Western Conference play-in tournament? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section. For the latest breaking news involving the NBA, stay locked in with HNHH.

Kevin Durant Fires Playoff Warning

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Kevin Durant has altered the entire landscape of the NBA Playoffs. Since his arrival in Phoenix, Durant has helped the team look like an unstoppable force. The team has yet to lose when Durant is on the court. Durant missed some time when he first arrived in Phoenix after a freak pre-game incident. However, when Durant is healthy, there may not be a better team in the league. After the Suns’ victory over Denver Thursday, Durant spoke about gearing up for the 2023 playoffs.

We have played 80-something games, logged in a thousand minutes of film. If you’re a playoff coach and you don’t know how we’re coming as a team, you’re not prepared for how we’re coming as a team, then I don’t think you should have that job,” Durant stated. Durant’s comments do make a lot of sense if you think about it. Everyone has seen everyone else’s best hand. There’s no secret plan to defeat the other team. Opposing teams know what the Suns bring to the table. But stopping them is an entirely different story.

Kevin Durant Is Ready For A Playoff Run

The Suns will have a tough challenge with whoever they’re matched up with within the first round. While the complete playoff standings are not set. The Los Angeles Clippers would be the current opponent for Phoenix. However, the Golden State Warriors still have a chance to sneak into that fifth seed. The Western Conference is shaping up to be a plethora of fun matchups. But Pheonix doesn’t care who is on the other sideline. It is time to get locked in for the playoffs.

Kevin Durant doesn’t care who the Suns meet in the first round. It also doesn’t matter who they’ll meet. As winning the NBA Finals is never going to be a cakewalk for anyone. However, something tells me that if Durant plays the Warriors in the first round, the league would love to see it. Who do you believe is the favorite to win the NBA Finals? Let us know in the comment section. As always, keep it right here at HNHH for the latest NBA news.

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Devin Booker Takes Shot At OKC Fans

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Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns have been smooth sailing with Kevin Durant. Now that Durant is back after a freak pre-game incident had him sidelined, the team looks to be firing on all cylinders. On Sunday, the team traveled to take on Durant’s old team in the Thunder. OKC fans still hold Durant close to their heart. As boos chorused through the arena for Durant during his first visit to OKC as a member of the Suns.

After the game, Durant’s teammates had his back. Especially Booker, when he was asked about his thoughts on the crowd still booing Durant. Here’s Booker’s statement on the boos in question: “Yeah. What is it, 7, 8 years now, my rookie year. People just want to be heard. I don’t know what it is. He did a lot for this organization.” Durant’s near-decade run in OKC is still memorable to those that lived through it.

Devin Booker Speaks To OKC Fans

Durant was asked the same question, in which he had a different answer than Booker. Durant said he understands where the OKC fans are coming from. The disdain was large when Durant first bolted for Golden State. Animosity was high due to the fact that the Warriors eliminated the Thunder in the season prior. Thunder faithful felt betrayed. No matter how much time has passed, a portion of the fan base will never forget how they felt back in 2016.

Durant has moved on, and so has the Thunder. Both seem to have found a better situation, and that’s really all that matters. Devin Booker may not understand the passion of a fan base losing him since he has always been with the Suns. There’s a good chance Durant will hear boos in OKC until the day he retires. Something that the All-Star seems at peace with. What are your thoughts on OKC fans booing Durant? Has enough time passed that the boos should be no more? Please drop a comment below to let us know your thoughts on the Durant-OKC relationship. For more NBA news, stay with us at HNHH. We will always keep you informed.

Kevin Durant Reacts To Getting Booed In OKC

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Kevin Durant is starting to fit in with his new teammates in Phoenix. The former NBA MVP is ramping up for another deep playoff run. Except for this time, he will be back in the Western Conference. This past Sunday, Durant returned to his home away from home. Oklahoma City is where the former Texas Longhorn grew up in the NBA. His professional career was born in Seattle. However, the franchise relocating to Oklahoma City gave Durant a place to cut his teeth among the stars.

Everyone knows the story by now. Durant left his home with the Thunder for greener pastures in Golden State the summer before the 2016-17 season. The move was a crushing blow to the Thunder franchise. As many fans believed the team was a yearly title contender with Durant on the roster. Leaving the place that gave you your start can be difficult. Fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers have watched their hometown king leave them twice. For Thunder fans, they’ve never forgotten Durant’s goodbye and let him know about it.

Kevin Durant Understands Thunder Fans Frustrations

Kevin Durant understands the reasoning behind the boo birds in OKC. When a community loses its star player, it can be a gut punch. The organization has to start over when such a significant loss happens. After Durant’s departure, the organization said goodbye to Westbrook shortly after. Westbrook and Durant are still the most synonymous names in the history of the Thunder organization. However, the franchise only has one Western Conference title to show for it.

The Thunder were a team of potential. For so many years, many wondered would it be the year for OKC. A team that once had three league MVPs on their roster ended up with zero championships. Thunder fans have the right to be hurt over Durant’s exit. However, the future looks bright in Oklahoma City. The franchise basically owns the next few drafts. In the process of rebuilding, the team has found a star in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. As well as hoping injured rookie Chet Holmgren pans out as another monster draft pick. While the future looks bright, sometimes, it’s hard to forget the past. Do you think it’s time for Thunder fans to move on from the Durant hate? Let us know in the comment section below. For the latest NBA news, stick right here with us at HNHH.

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Kendrick Perkins Takes Shot At Charles Barkley

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Kendrick Perkins has never been a stranger to making a headline. Perkins is well known for his outspoken personality. However, on today’s edition of ESPN’s First Take, Perkins went after another outspoken media member. Perkins called out Charles Barkley for his recent comments on the legacy of Kevin Durant. Durant has recently mentioned that his legacy doesn’t matter to him. However, Durant has had issues with Barkley in the past for statements he has made.

When talking about Durant’s legacy, Perkins mentioned “ringless” former players disrespecting champions. Perkins went on to further name-drop the former players he was speaking on. Barkley has long discussed his disdain for players building super teams. Obviously, when talking on that subject, Barkley mentions Durant. The Phoenix star has been the topic of super teams, with his tenure in Golden State and Brooklyn. Just how far did Perkins go when discussing Durant’s legacy? Check out the video below.

Kendrick Perkins Has Had Enough Of Barkley’s Disrespect

Durant has mentioned in recent interviews how whatever decisions he makes never pleases the fans. However, joining super teams is never a good way to state your case. But Kendrick Perkins is on Durant’s side. The former Boston Celtic believes those without rings don’t feel the pressure of a champion. The conversation wasn’t pointed solely at Barkley. However, Perkins was sure to give him some shine during the conversation. A conversation between these two would make for must-see television.

Conversations about a player’s legacy are important to fans and the media. Contrarily they shouldn’t be happening until the said player has retired. Durant’s legacy is not finished. It seems difficult for someone to speak on a legacy while a career is still in progress. One thing is for sure, Barkley will have no issue with answering Perkins’ statement. What are your thoughts on Perkins; statement? Should ringless players sit out of the conversations? Or do any Hall-of-Famers have the right to speak on the game? Let us know in the comment section below what your thoughts are. To stay up to date with the latest sports news, stay locked in with HNHH.

Kevin Durant Reflects On Time With Warriors

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Kevin Durant made shockwaves when joining the Warriors back in 2016. Durant’s addition to the team clearly made them above and beyond everyone. Indeed the Warriors did become an issue for the league. The franchise won back-to-back titles. Unfortunately, a three-peat wasn’t in the cards as Durant and Klay Thompson’s injuries stopped the dynasty. Durant left Golden State after three years. Signing a deal with the Brooklyn Nets while rehabbing his Achilles injury.

Durant’s time with Golden State was short. However, his presence made for one of the more memorable runs for a franchise in NBA history. Although the team wasn’t desperate to add another superstar. The season before Durant joined the Warriors, the team broke the record for most wins in a single season with 73. Also, that same season, the Warriors eliminated Durant’s Thunder from the playoffs. Fans were quick to judge the decision Durant made to join the Warriors.

Kevin Durant Doesn’t Care What People Think

Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors tries to get the crowd to appreciate an injured Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena on June 10, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

In a recent interview with The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Durant spoke about his decision to join Golden State. “When it comes to me, people are not going to think in a logical way or simply look at what I’ve done and say that’s it. They gotta add a narrative to it, they gotta push something to discredit me. Once I left to go to the Warriors, it’s been the gymnastics on how to discredit me every step of the way. It’s like, damn, that’s not even fun no more, like, engaging with people because y’all aren’t even being truthful. You move the goalpost every time, you expect the most out of me and if I don’t reach it I’m a failure. It’s like, what’s the problem,” Durant stated to Charania.

The decision was made, and Durant created history with Golden State. Undoubtedly the most dominant team in recent NBA history. If Durant would have decided to stay, there’s no telling how many titles the franchise would have by now. Especially since the team has won one even without Durant. How did you feel when Durant joined Golden State? Did you feel that the move was bad for the league? Tell us how you felt at the time in the comment section below. To see more of the top stories circulating in the NBA, check out more of our articles on HNHH.

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Kevin Durant’s Hilarious Reaction To CP3 Statement

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Kevin Durant made his long-awaited return to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. After a freak accident caused Durant to miss time, the Suns are finally at full strength. It wasn’t the return that Durant or Suns fans had hoped for. However, don’t expect too many poor performances from the future Hall-of-Famer. Durant’s teammates don’t seem too worried about the performance. Chris Paul, Durant’s new point guard, had a little fun with his new teammate.

Paul spoke with the media on Durant’s offensive struggles on Wednesday night. During his comments, Paul took a fun shot at Durant. CP3 jokingly stated, “Most times, he’s just going to miss. Not too many people that’s ever going to make him miss. I’m probably one of the only people that used to do that.” After the comments, Paul grabs Durant’s attention to let him know what he said. All Durant could do was laugh off the situation.

Kevin Durant Has Fun With Poor Shooting Night

Team chemistry off the court isn’t an issue with the Suns. Paul and Durant have been around long enough to know these nights happen. Obviously, both players have more good nights than bad. Once Durant finds his rhythm again, the Suns will be a tough playoff elimination. Phoenix is getting healthy at the right time. With the playoffs just around the corner, health is the most vital positive for the team. Paul definitely has welcomed Durant to Phoenix with open arms.

It’s okay to laugh at yourself after a tough moment. Last game only proves that Durant is human. Not the Durantula character that many see him as on a nightly basis. The NBA season is a long one. Being serious night in and night out isn’t an attainable goal. The Suns have just five games remaining in the regular season before the NBA Finals quest begins. Do you think the Suns are a credible threat to winning the title? If not the Suns, who will be NBA Champion? Give us your predictions of the NBA Finals in the comment section below. For all the latest NBA news, stay right with us here at HNHH.

Kevin Durant Wishes Former Team Well

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Kevin Durant is still trying to find his footing in Phoenix. As the NBA All-Star is on the fourth team of his career. However, Durant still has good feelings for the Brooklyn Nets. The team that sent him to the Suns. But things didn’t go well at all during Durant’s time in Brooklyn. The Nets had one of the greatest teams ever assembled and ended up with nothing. With injuries and experiments with James Harden and Kyrie Irving failing. There was nowhere for the Nets to go. Trading Durant and starting over seemed like the sensible move.

Durant claims to hold no ill will with his former team. In a recent interview with The Athletic, Durant had plenty to say about his former team. “I hated it had to go down like that. I wasn’t trying to prove the Nets is a s–ty organization,” Durant stated. “Certain sh– just didn’t work out. I understand that. I’m not here trying to prove that the Nets was wrong, I think they did amazing by me the whole time I was there, not just with the trade.”

Kevin Durant Chooses To Be Kind Toward Nets

Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns speaks with the media following the NBA game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Footprint Center on March 29, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Timberwolves 107-100. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Durant’s assessment of his time in Brooklyn is spot on. Every decision made felt like it was snake bit from the start. KD even dealt with the most serious injury of his career from the start. The star forward injured his Achilles the year before joining the Nets. Undeniably, the Durant experience in Brooklyn will be forgotten by most. As for those who were a part of it, the experience will be more of what could have been. Durant now seems thrilled to be in Phoenix. The team will be chasing their first NBA Championship this post-season.

Kevin Durant has no hate in his heart for the experience he endured. So the Brooklyn Nets have moved on, and so has Durant. Some experiments fail, and that was the case in Brooklyn. However, if all the variables could have worked, the team was championship material. What are your thoughts on Durant’s time in Brooklyn? Is it the biggest missed opportunity in NBA history? Should Durant have known it was doomed to fail? Please let us know in the comment section below. For all the latest NBA news, continue to check out HNHH.

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