NBA Players Share Incredible Kevin Durant Stories | Blake Griffin, Steven Adams, PJ Tucker & More
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- čas přidán 6. 05. 2024
- Kevin Durant (The Brooklyn Nets) is a mean man on the basketball court and is also one of the frontrunners to be The NBA's MVP this season. To celebrate we've made a compilation of the best KD stories from the podcast. With stories from Blake Griffing, PJ Tucker, Jrue Holiday, Steven Adams, JJ Redick, Pascal Siakam, Kevin Huerter, Andre Iguodala, Patty Mills and more.
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Pj tucker has a great attitude. Every play is a battle. Doesnt matter how much you lose you gotta play every play. Love it
Yeah he gained an instant fan in me. Same attitude I try to imbue in my son.
Only issue is he hacks a lot as a result of the attitude
"That's cool. Do it again."
"OK. Do it again."
"DO IT AGAIN!"
No joke, I wish I could roll with the punches like that. Of course the game of basketball is far simpler than the game of life but there is definitely something we can all learn from that mentality.
That mentality needs to come back in the nba
@@jarrenhuynh6517 zxxzxxzz
Great to see you give KD his flowers whiles he’s alive love to see it JJ !!!
Well you just said everything I was planning on saying
Amen
Er
Amen to that
Kevin Durant is quite literally the most unguardable player in NBA history.
People say that but there's a guy out there that won 10 scoring titles with 7 of them in a row...
@@jalenad11 Everyone got their own opinion can we accept that? You really used your time just to contradict someone that’s giving love to another person… phucking CZcams…
@@truthlady4606 I don't debate him being the best of his era. I don't even debate him being a no question top 5. When you say words like "in history", that's another discussion.
@@jalenad11 he’s more efficient than Jordan and he shoots the 3 better
@@jalenad11 Discussion? With who? Did you get my point sir? It’s his opinion and you have yours… we are all different and all have different opinions and that’s ok… you may have your top 5 of all time and I may have mine… it’s ok to be different sir… it shouldn’t always have to be a discussion or debate 😂 maybe I just look at life different
Not a KD fan but hes probably the best, most natural, most unguardable scorer to ever play
Me neither. Mostly cause he a ussy and a itch but watching that man play is watching poetry in motion. Unreal talent.
@@agenteagresivo weirdo.
@@agenteagresivo how you hate on KD but watching a video about him 🤣
@@kdyy3 Prolly a bron stan or for russ. they're toxic af
Dirk was basically unguardable during his prime though. 2005-2011 Dirk was unstoppable.
Kevin Durant is what happens when you combine the efficiency of a spot-up shooter with the length of a centre. It's not even fair, especially in the offensive zone.
7ft point GOD
Nah, spot up shooters don't operate the way he does offensively
@@DeuceAlchemist I meant purely in terms of how efficient he is as a shooter. Having a 50-40-90 season for instance. Obviously he's not Kyle Korver.
KD is a shooting guard with a height of a center.
@@duanedoldrum7570 with 10 point guard
He's 7 foot with good ball skills and shooting. It's close to impossible to block him so really every jumper he's open. Freak of nature.
If isn’t a 7 footer dude…
He’s listed at 6’9
@@Dwyanerose he's g'11 without shoes. durant is just listed at 6'9 so he could play sf, since he plays like a guard
@@jay-jaypumatong488 These positions are so silly now. They only matter for what, All Star voting?
@@Dwyanerose he's 6'11 without shoes
@@Dwyanerose durant is not 6’9. Maybe you haven’t seen pictures of him standing next to dudes like Demarcus cousins who is 6’11. Go look at the olympic team picture and tell me he’s 6’9 lol
If you havn't seen KD live, gotta see that. His length and movement makes nearly every other player a kid
Love how JJ poured the wine for Blake, respect and always nice as a guest to have someone pour for you. 😆
Ingram is an example of how great kd is. Same build but one is lvl 99 and one is 88
Ingram isn’t 7ft
@@Lob32City Notice he said “same build”…not same height
@@tremain7056 I mean you can say that about 60% of the nba at this point. Most of the NBA even the bigs are really thin
@@Lob32City its not about being long and thin, by "build" i think he meant the way they play, basically relying on tough shots and pull up threes, which both BI and KD do.
KD is taller
Being a kd fan (throughout his move to GSW) I personally feel like he’s gotten way too much slander than he deserves. It’s hard to defend the guy when everyone cooks him for that one thing and you just want people to sit back and realize that he is a generational talent that needs to be appreciated.
I feel like everyone knows he a generational talent
I personally never cared about his move to GSW. People care way too much about which team a player chooses to play at. It's not that deep. People tend to exaggerate what KD did as something awful when in reality all he did was choose to play for a different basketball team. It's even crazier that this happened 6 YEARS AGO and people STILL hate on KD for it.
I cant blame kd choice curry over wb. But then knew they will win the chips as long they stay healthy
Appreciate his talent, yes. But talent is only aa part of what we admire, especially in athletes. And i think rightfully so. Even in real life, talent is only part of the equation
@@kiarat5406 it's even crazier that criticism is considered hate in 2022
KD might be the most pure basketball player to ever live. He loves to hoop and that’s all he cares about.
I wish people would just actually enjoy still being able to see a talent like Kd before he retires ….crazy how our kids we never be able to see him well while he still playing .
Pj tucker was having some ptsd recalling that game lol
i’ve watched KD live, and what blake says is the truth. there’s no one else ever that is more unbothered by someone with a hand in his face than KD. i truly believe that his muscle memory from every spot on the court is so good that he could make many of the shots he takes with his eyes closed, he’s that insanely good.
KD is the guy WE ALL created on 2K/NBA Live when we were shorties.. Then, we no longer had to 🤞🏾
This podcast and all the smoke are #1 NBA podcasts. JJ and his guest are great at just listening and not interrupting. JJ also ask great questions
I like the word unfazed.. truly describes kd
I don’t think KD knows how good he is. Cause he knew why would he care about the media and twitter trolls? Man you’re Kevin durant the greatest player in the nba by far skill wise.
watch the draymond green interview with kd, k knows how good he is lol he explains that exact thing with the media and knowing how good he is enjoy my boy its a good watch.
@@stephenwong8053 I’ll sure check it out
He knows who he is
“I’m Kevin fuckin Durant, y’all know who I am” I’m pretty sure he does lol
Even skill wise kyrie Irving is a tad more skilled bcz of his size
KD might be the most complete and ideal basketball player of all time
Keep the KD content coming.
KD *sucking
@@goodprince5327 if you are the best player in the NBA you deserve to be talked about
@@bornasiroki3976 sorry buddy . KD was never the best player in the league. It was LeBron and now its Giannis
@@goodprince5327 Kevin Durant's foot saved Giannis
@@tsong3545 Oh really? It wasnt the fact that he shot 0-5 at the OT and airballed the last shot? 🤡
Steven Adams is literally Korg
that BKN vs MIL series, PJ was the only one actually slow down KD a bit... but only to the point KD is hitting only 50% of his shot on PJ, rest of the guy on KD is 100% going in... crazy
No matter what we love kd from 🇵🇭
KD the man but boy do I love PJ Tucker. That's that energy I like. Wish my Celtics had that mentality smh.
PJ won my heart in the finals. My god, that drive and tenacity was insane. I've never seen such persistent defense in my life.
Celtics up rn
@@iJustWannaRoxk i knew Celtics would be up because Tatum only shoots well after All-star break but still don't have that mentality. Tatum has been getting to the basket more so maybe things will change
Marcus smart does. But when smart tells Tatum and brown to do it, they just poop on the suggestion.
6:20 - Jru : "That big toe was on the line, that long that that long big toe was on the line, so .."
5:25
Host: "How'd you approach playing with K.D.?"
Blake Griffin: "Got out the way & grab his occasional rebounds."
basically explains it
Love PJ’s tenacity and sharing his mindset. NOT GOING AWAY! 👀😎
2:23 Milwaukee security guard setting the damn tone! Haha
Damn near speared tf out them folks lol
Notice when nba fans talk about kd is a lot of hate but when players that are actually around him and know him personally is nothing but respect and praise for how great he actually is
Awesome hearing these player to player stories from the actual players!!
I really appreciate how great JJ is at making videos and podcasts. I hope more people and players learn from this grade a content.
I recall watching KD at the game, thinking this is a top 5 player ever I'm witnessing.
I would love if JJ hosted my chill times. Just pouring more like no one notices. What a man!
JJ putting out some of the best basketball content out there right now. good stuff
Man I love JJ for putting this video up.
The kevin Huerter story is awesome! "Welcome to the league rook"
This is the craziest podcast when it comes to talking about in depth basketball knowledge. Subbed. Better late than never.
“ You have to trick yourself” i wonder if people thought the same for any other players
Keep up the good work JJ. Great content
He is a cheat code.....LOVE!!!!
Give this guy his flowers man
KD is the best shooting/ball handing 7 footer ever. Most unguardable just doesn’t make any sense. In his absolute best year he was 53% from the floor. There are a couple guys who were truly unguardable and they had years averaging over 56% with more points. Same for playoffs and regular season
KD shot 53% while mostly playing on the perimeter and shooting a lot of 3. That’s elite.
Most player shooting 56% aren’t playing on the perimeter. When Lebron shot 56%, he was mostly playing in the post with shooters all around him.
@@amitpalbains9361 correct. That is my point
Jj happy new year 🇬🇾💯👊🏀... players coming like when dealing with mj 👊💥
So happy for jrue.. didn't rot away with the pels
Elite KD content.
KD plays at his best when the expectations or hate is all time high but 30 on calm nights
I've given Durant a lot of hell about the GSW move but wow was he special in that Milwaukee series. Giannis was playing great and Durant was playing like an entire rung above that even. That series and LeBron in the 16 Finals are the two best performances I've seen since watching basketball in 2012, not just the stats and efficiency but also the fearless mentality of the plays.
Dope edit
Jj I love how you F with Kd so hard I been a fan since Duke days i honestly thought you would go to Brooklyn that would’ve been fire kd ky and jj firing from all cylinders 🔥🏆
Pls make more like this
Happy new year all 2022 is gonna be way to easy lets goooo
Nice PJ... Good response
Best content
0:45 Blake: "I have never seen a player less affected by anyone."
Chuck: "Hold my beer."
Love this one. KD is dope
Most complete scorer in NBA history. It’s not even fair.
Idk KD hasn't came up enough in big moments for me to give him the edge over MJ I think he is the 2nd best tho
@@JOK3RC4RDx Jordan is better at getting to the rim, that's it. KD Is a better shooter everywhere compared to Jordan. A better FT, 3pt and midrange.
MJ
@@JOK3RC4RDx cap. KD has stepped up to the plate plenty of times
@@djwagner8950 can you name those times
Bro shout out to jj the on media coverage that give kd the spotlight
This podcast is too good
Being on the Thunder over those years made Steven Adams the player he is today
“Apologies for the audio”
Me: damn it now I have nothing to complain about!
Gods Academy in Texas, i can smell the freedom toast from here.
Pascal seems like a pretty cool dude too.
21:40 JJ and Tommy synchronized feet moving... :D
Kd my number 2 player of all time
The 🐐
Made this too early jj.. More to come!
Can you do a wine series where you explain what makes a good wine please. And your top wines?
KD has Special abilities, gifts and Talents God given not man made.🏀🎊 One of akind.
btw yall missed out the iggy chapter thingy, thanks though they're super helpful
Foot on the line baby that’s the first of many chips for the boys 🏆
New Sub !!!
Greatest scorer of all time bar none.
Mookie was a staple back in the day boi everytime you got a steal you said moooooookie
It's just not fair He's a 7 ft 2 guard
PJ Tucker fr got me hype to play defense lmao
Best Scorer In NBA History!!
KD is my 🐐
Steven adams sound completely different than I thought 8:11
Bro has blinders and deadeye on diamond
KD my number 1 player of all time
Loved hearing PJ explain it. Needs a dog defender to do what he did, fail, and still go right back to work like nothing happened.
Unguardability talks- mj and ai attacks like a maniac, Lebron passes like a genius, and kd has the uncanny way of driving -unfazed, like a videogame
KD’s greatest hits
🔥🔥
J.J. mentioned KD carrying the ball like it matters, KD is the best offensive player ( past and present ) him carrying the ball doesn't matter .
So basically he’s playing by different rules🤔 I think that matters because it’s an unfair advantage if other players(past and present) didn’t/don’t have the same leeway with the refs.
No it doesn't matter, like Blake Griffin said he's never seen a person as unaffected by the defense ad KD, he doesn't even have to cross over or do any special move ( he's a 7'0 guard with a deadly jumper ) all he has to do is raise up .
For the record all players ( past and present ) carried the ball just as much or traveled or pushed off
@Kali they aren't playing by a different set of rules, everybody in the league ( past and present ) play by the same set of rules, J.J. mentions " carrying the ball " because he didn't handle the ball ( he caught and shot ), but anybody that does a right to left or left to right crossover carries the ball, what I'm saying is KD doesn't even have to even dribble and would still be the best offensive player, KD dribbling or carrying the ball doesn't matter he's a 7 footer that can put the ball through the hoop from ANYWHERE against ANYBODY .
@@justingrant4860 we're saying the same exact thing
🔥🔥🔥
He’s a Cheat code, The machine Like, the Video game like
Great insight and I liked pascals. Wasn’t expecting what he said but it makes sense. They don’t play alike but good example of using something and doing it your way
There is always hate on the greats when they are still playing in the league
Talk about the early 2000s duke Arizona games
❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
Aww pj u real
I hope he will have all the MVP and the championship he deserve. For me he is not very far from MJ in term of winning mentality.
my high school coach was pascal siakim big brother Boris head coach in high school in kentucky
i’ve worked with pascals brother also
Get JJ on the Nets.
Now I want some red wine
22:10 ish pure hubert / or hooper?
KD is the greatest player I've ever seen
KD fs watching these kicking up his feet
How is it that Kevin Durant has only been the league MVP 1 time ?
Prime LeBron before 2014, prime Curry after 2014, with Curry from 2017-19, rehabbing in 2020, then prime Jokic. Almost the same fate as Kobe and Shaq in terms of MVP luck lol
@@3isthenew1 its because he played with Russ for most of his career. Its not ironic that when Russ got injured kd won an mvp.
@@3isthenew1 ur explanation is false. If kd hadn't played with Russ he'd have like 5 mvps right now
@@3isthenew1 ur kobe and shaq example is false as well. Im a kobe and lakers fan who actually saw it. Shaq was clearly the better player and Duncan was better than Kobe at the time. So kobe was not in the mvp conversation. I love kobe but I can't lie. Kobe did take his game to another level in 2005. Thats when he became the best in the game and even then he wasn't the mvp because my lakers sucked then.
@@kwabenadonkor1865 i still stand by my opinion that KD will end up unlucky like Kobe and Shaq. Shaq actually could've won the MVP 1-2 years before and after he won it in 2000 but got unlucky because other players reached their prime--their peak--by surprise to the league (and Michael Jordan). And Kobe was also unlucky because his best years coincided with the peak of Nash's 7 Seconds or Less Suns, Dirk's incredible 07 season where the Mavs won 67 games, and prime LeBron after winning his only MVP. Many more "unlucky" greats: Elgin Baylor, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade.
Lmao this man said "mentally penetrating you...and he doesn't stop!" 😆