Kevin Durant Praises Devin Booker: “You Can Learn So Much From Watching His Game”

Kevin Durant is excited to share the court with Devin Booker, heaping praise onto the star ahead of their new partnership.

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The Phoenix Suns are looking to get the first NBA championship in their franchise history. After coming close in 1996 and 2021, losing in the Finals both years, the team has made a move to maximize the core from their 2021 Finals run.

Kevin Durant was traded to the Suns for a massive package that sent Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, and Jae Crowder to the Brooklyn Nets along with 5 first-round draft picks, with 4 of them being unprotected. 

Durant had his first press conference as a member of the Suns and expressed his respect for new co-star Devin Booker and praised the young star’s offensive arsenal.

“As far as Devin, he has a pure game. He can score from every area on the floor with efficiency. He’s athletic but he don’t show it a lot. Like, last game he had 2 dunks, it surprised me out of nowhere, even though I know he has that in his tool bag. He’s just a quiet, efficient scorer, and he goes about his business on and off the court in a mature manner. I just want to be a part of it and his journey to see how good he can get from here. He’s just one of those players that I really admire. People are gonna be doing classes on him once he’s done playing. You can learn so much by watching his game.”

Durant had many noteworthy statements from this press conference. He expressed that the Suns can win a championship this season while also discussing the end of his tenure with the Brooklyn Nets, especially the impact of Kyrie Irving’s trade to the Dallas Mavericks. 


The Sun Rises Over Phoenix 

It feels like a new dawn in Phoenix. Durant said he is one of the greatest to ever do it and there is no disputing that. He was playing at an MVP level this season before his injury, so if he can bring that KD onto the court alongside Booker, Chris Paul, and Deandre Ayton, the Suns may be impossible to stop.

Given the move was primarily a response to their humiliation at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks in the 2022 playoffs, excitement for a rematch between the rival franchises is at an all-time high, especially with KD’s old teammate Kyrie in Dallas. That may be cool but it isn’t even close to the goal for Phoenix, who will push toward a championship every season that they have KD on the roster.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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