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Kevin Durant Says Michael Jordan Was His Favorite Player Growing Up

Kevin Durant named Michael Jordan as his favorite player when he was growing up.

Gautam Varier
Mar 6, 2023
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Kevin Durant is one of the greatest players in NBA history, and he is proving to be an instant hit with his new team, the Phoenix Suns.

The Suns wanted their fans to get to know Durant a bit better with a quick-fire Q and A session, and when KD was asked about his favorite player growing up, he replied it was Michael Jordan. 

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Many who grew up in the 1990s would have had Jordan as their favorite player. MJ dominated in that decade, winning six NBA titles and four of his five MVP awards during that time. Even LeBron James once stated that Jordan was his superhero when he was growing up. 

Durant may well be the best scorer the league has seen since MJ, having won four scoring titles, but that pales in comparison to Jordan, who won 10 of them. In fact, Jordan has won more trophies and awards than both Durant and LeBron combined, which is just ridiculous. His incredible list of accomplishments is why MJ is widely regarded as the GOAT, but LeBron’s continued excellence has put him in that conversation as well.


Kevin Durant Said Michael Jordan Is The GOAT

The GOAT debate is one that will rage on till the end of time, with Jordan and LeBron vying for the title of greatest ever. Almost everyone within NBA circles has had their say on the topic, and Durant stated last year that Jordan is the GOAT for him. As for LeBron, he called him the most accomplished player in NBA history.

KD is unlikely to ever be a part of the debate, but he can certainly climb up the ladder of all-time greats if he wins a title this season. He has had a fabulous start to life as a member of the Suns, averaging 26.7 PPG, 7.3 RPG, and 3.7 APG in three games.

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Gautam Varier is a staff writer and columnist for Fadeaway World from Mumbai, India. He graduated from Symbiosis International University with a Master of Business specializing in Sports Management in 2020. This educational achievement enables Gautam to apply sophisticated analytical techniques to his incisive coverage of basketball, blending business acumen with sports knowledge.Before joining Fadeaway World in 2022, Gautam honed his journalistic skills at Sportskeeda and SportsKPI, where he covered a range of sports topics with an emphasis on basketball. His passion for the sport was ignited after witnessing the high-octane offense of the Steve Nash-led Phoenix Suns. Among the Suns, Shawn Marion stood out to Gautam as an all-time underrated NBA player. Marion’s versatility as a defender and his rebounding prowess, despite being just 6’7”, impressed Gautam immensely. He admired Marion’s finishing ability at the rim and his shooting, despite an unconventional jump shot, believing that Marion’s skill set would have been even more appreciated in today’s NBA.This transformative experience not only deepened his love for basketball but also shaped his approach to sports writing, enabling him to connect with readers through vivid storytelling and insightful analysis.
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