Kevin Durant On Super Teams, Almost Beating The Bucks, The Future of The NBA, His OKC Past & More
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- čas přidán 5. 04. 2022
- Our guest interview this week is none other than Kevin Durant and the co-host of The ETCs Podcast, Eddie Gonzalez. This conversation is so awesome and we're thrilled to get to share it with you. Topics include: KD and JJ's prior battles between The Los Angeles Clippers and The Oklahoma City Thunder, learning playoff lessons with The Thunder, Why KD doesn't score 60 points on a more regular basis, how KD started to get comfortable with controlling the game, the struggles of playing on a 'super team', the death of the stretch 4, the non-evolution of college basketball, how he feels about the original James Harden trade to The Houston Rockets, a breakdown of his series between The Milwaukee Bucks and The Brooklyn Nets, his biggest playoff regrets, recovering from his achilles injury, the difference between he and JJ Redick's routine and so much more.
Subscribe to The Old Man and The Three podcast w/ JJ Redick (ESPN) and Tommy Alter CZcams channel today for more highlights. - Sport
You can appreciate how authentic KD is. Loved or hated he's always been himself. Definitely matured through all these years
Yeah it seems like he’s accepted himself since he got to BK
He hid behind fake accounts, talk about being yourself (not trying to hate, he definitely matured, but he got caught literally pretending to be somebody else)
"He's always been himself"
Except when he was trying to not be himself on fake Twitter accounts lol
(It's just a joke)
@@MrE_ there is no such thing as a fake twitter account. He had another Twitter account that’s not a fake account. You don’t have to make your Twitter handle be your real name and likeness lol
@@pandabear1576 lol I guess so, except he was also flat out denying that he was the real Kevin Durant with the way he spoke in this person
This is one of our favorite pure basketball conversations and we're thrilled to share it. Thanks for watching and please subscribe if you haven't. Enjoy!
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So happy for you guys and that you are able to have these conversations and share them with us, and we all definitely enjoyed it!!!!
Excellent episode. This is great content!
You had timestamps a couple times, what happened to them? Also, you gotta pin the comment my man 😂 lol
Add time stamps
The reason KD is so comfortable here is that he does not get dumb questions commonly being asked by mainstream analysts like Stephen A, Skip and those guys who never played pro ball. They would usually ask “ how do you think this will impact your greatness?”. KD here totally respects JJ because he makes sense.
Exactly!!! KD is a pure hooper and one of the greats already
i was kinda of annoyed how so much of this episode was just about jj talking about individual games because i just started watching like 3 years ago. it was boring
@@jrc3394 I thought it was great both of them were in the flow the whole interview, can't wait for part two
@@jrc3394 what are you talking about? lol
@@jrc3394 Go look the games up. You can probably find a lot of them on CZcams
KD has an incredible basketball memory. He remembers the scores and who made the final shots of each game of the play-offs he played, it's crazy !
I think it’s more common than you think, JJ is doing the same thing
Almost like he was there & has videos of it all over the internet or something
These dudes really care about the game, you have to respect that.
I mean he played in them and those are memorable things. Who makes the first shot is huge. That’s the first jab in a sense.
Watching film goes a long way especially when u doing it all day
“Throw the ball up in the air - get out the way” Tommy definitely gets it. Just know your role... It’s about JJ & KD. Asked his one -two question(s) then step back. Much appreciated.
He’s still a trash co host
Love Tommy, asks a few good questions and listens to them talk. Too many people try to do too much these days but not Tommy
@@parkercologna7651 oh I agree and disagree. I believe just a bit more input from him would be ideal. Otherwise whats the point of having him? Anyone can do his role at this point.
@@parkercologna7651 yeah this Eric dude talked too much
@@elijahstemen1730 cause that’s kd boy
I don't think I've ever seen someone so fluid and graceful with the way they shoot the basketball like I have with KD, Idk what it is about him he just makes it look so easy with his game but I know it's far from easy. He's truly 1 of 1 type of player just a wizard at his craft.
Tmac was very similar so I guess you could say KD is a taller version of Tmac with a slightly better J
@@desmoinesgreen3411 I can definitely see that T-Mac was definitely nasty
@@desmoinesgreen3411 t Mac was not nearly as efficient tho.
Carmelo was like that for me growing up but he wasn't KD
@@PeePeeMilk T mac also couldn't get past the first round in the playoffs
I am huge LBJ fan but the more I listened to KD the more I like him. He is such a genuine guy. He might end up being my favourite guy in the league. He is so different from what the media portray him to be.
Why can't you just like and appreciate both? Just because you like one doesn't mean you need to bring down the other
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I agree, I am a hughe kd fan but I also like lebron, and steph. . People don't have to put a player down because they have another favorite. They all are great or they would not be in the league
Complete 180 from what they depict him to be
@@evenebrown7353 I agree we as fans can love all of them but there ovbs rivals as the 3 best players of the generation like Curry vs KD as who’s the better all time player will probably be one of the most debatable topics in basketball history and I think a lot of ppl believe Kevin is the best player in the world now so another one is when did he surpass LeBron as the best in the world so it’s just normal for most fans that are a fan of one to not like the other and if your a LBJ fan u probably hate KD for moving to GS for some ovbs reasons 😂
That playoff series versus the Bucks last year was insane but Jeff Green’s contributions should not go unnoticed.
"playoff Jeff Green" isn't as infamous as "playoff Rondo" but Green consistently has at least one great game every playoff series he's in
Yeah he and KD went off PG county style.
No cap, that series is what got me into basketball. My friends watched all 7 games and I tagged along, such an incredible series filled with so much intensity
@@Ghostface2point0 i don’t think they would have won game 5 I believe without him I think he even scored 27 and kd had that monster game
Uncle Jeff definitely deserves his flowers
U can tell how Engaged KD is The minute JJ was talking about his routine and practice it was like his face lit up and was just absorbing all the info and thinking of his routines
U got the time stamp bro
34:40
I don't think anyone else loves the game of basketball more than KD. I think Draymond said KD will watch some 6 year olds play for fun lol
@@soydeedo thanks!
342 shots from 7 spots taking 35mins. That put a smile on KDs face
I’ve grown to appreciate KD as time has gone on. Was definitely blinded by the rivalry with him and King James, but man’s very respectable.
What rivalry? He’s 2-1 against le fraud in the finals
@@TanNguyen510 yeah no one was beating that GSW team…
Same here. I grew up never paying attention to KD a lot. Now I just appreciate the way he plays
Yall missing the point😭😭
@@TanNguyen510 if they switch teams. The result would have been even more lopsided. No player in history in LBJs position would have best that GSW team. Not Jordan, not Shaq, not Wilt, Kareem, Magic or Bird.
A conversation between JJ and KD is always going to be great because they’re truly students of the game. I love it!
I agree. I could listen to those two , also Kobe and Draymond talk about hoop all day
K D's Hype man, cant stay on topic for ish.
They cant finish a thought thoroughly.
Another banger from JJ! Side note: I don’t think I’ve ever seen 4 different media company watermarks on one video. 😆
😱😂
In reality you have been used to seeing it for some time....think how at the beginning of a movie you see several logos and emblems of the distribution co., production company and studio. Also at the end of TV shows. With technology evening the playing field and allowing more and more collaboration between smaller companies you will see this more often.
Casey you’re the man!
It would be amazing to see Derrick rose on this pod. JJ’s questions are amazing and it seems like a flow of conversations rather than scripted content. Keep up the great work JJ. Love from Canada👏🏼👏🏼
Rose is a horrible interview
@@davishoward7235 Generally, yes. But I think he might be different in this type of podcasts. Most athletes feel more comfortable and open up in this space talking to athletes like themselves
I want to see manu
Rose is the very player we'd like to hear about his approaches to games etc especially how he's still in the league after those injuries. Would be fascinating. His comeback story is not spoken about at all. Dude overcame a heap
I'd love to see a real interview with Scottie B. Get beyond all the goofy, smiling stuff and find out what actually makes this guy tick. He is gonna be a Superstar in the league - would be amazing to have a real interview with the guy early in his career. Maybe if he gets the ROY, JJ and team will consider trying to make it happen...?
I love listening to KD talk about basketball.
Kevin Durant is an anomaly. The man is simply superhuman. Amazing podcast, keep it up guys!
If it wasn't for Kobe and KD coming back from blowing out their achilles I wouldn't have a hope in the world.
18months post op, no fancy trainers but I'm full steam on the farm 💪
I don't think people appreciate KDs greatness. He overcame some of the most painful months of a man's life. It's not achilles pain, it's your knees, hips, back, etc. Building yourself from the ground up at 7 feet plus and coming back AT THE TOP is amazing.
I hope to meet KD one day. Dude helped me alot just by me seeing him succeed 🙌
Correct. That was a career ender back in the 90’s. We didn’t get to see Dominique’s peak is what I feel.
Maybe not his peak, but he was still great at the time.
@@mockingslur6945 I don't think Kobe really came back from the Achilles. He wasn't the same after that 2013 injury. Basically, Dominique's Achilles injury ended Dominique as we knew him the same as Kobe's Achilles ended Kobe's career as a hall of famer.
Good luck with the healing process.
@@mrmacross yeah, but KD seems okay
Incredible episode
“I master who I wanna be” 💯💯💯 -Kevin Durant
I mastered who I wanna be ~KD APRIL2022
One of the best scorers in the history of the game and By far One of the best b-ball podcasts out there. Keep up the great work JJ and Tommy!
JJ and Tommy! head ahh
1:19:12 KD talking about his journey with "self-talk" is such a relatable experience. Psychology and understanding your relationship with yourself is a powerful thing and everyone can relate
Love to see KD getting his flowers. This guy is amazing on the court. And doesn't need that many shots to be a great scorer.
Notice how intense they get in conversation when they're both discussing their shooting drills. Real hoopers, real professionals who have real love for the game
I absolutely love how all 4 of them are 100% focused on listening to what the speaker is saying. Notice how they all have their phones turned down, no notifications.
Thanks JJ for the quality content, always so great to see KD
I'm starting to really understand Durant just loves basketball. Over the last couple years I don't think I have seen a single player put them selves out there more and go on every player based show then Durant. He is blatantly avoiding the major gimmick network shows and just talking hoop with other hoopers.
Best basketball podcast on CZcams
Podcast in general
cough cough TTW cough cough
Knuckleheads just got Steph Curry and it was a great interview..
@@tajmula671 Through The Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiire
Best pure basketball podcast, talking plays and types of looks. Details in players terms
Lucky to have KD in the NBA growing up. Smoothest player we might ever see.
he’s like the Dr. J of our era. Smooth silky game
KD was comfortable af. This was so good
KD the best scorer of all time no lie. He’s so fluid too like he’s just able to move around better than others for someone his size. It’s amazing
MJ is better from everywhere except 3. He's more fundamentally skilled. KD said the same thing, check out Drew Hanlan's film study on MJs scoring skills.
KD is one of the greats, 2nd best scorer ever. But that gap between MJ and him is as big as the gap between KD and the 5th best scored.
How old are you? 15 or 16?
@@wjl2068 older than that I can assure you.
@@SirMan48 Respect that opinion. I’ll check that out too!
@@SirMan48 kd was better at everything than jordan besides finishing and defending which kd is also really good at. Other than that, jordan isn't close to kd in shooting every where on the floor, playmaking etc. Jordan is the goat no question but he could never do what kd can do.
Kd is living my ultimate dream. Of the best hoopers walking this earth, making millions in the NBA.. has no kids no wife just plays ball and smokes his dope and plays the game🙌🏾
facts, i love how much he simply loves the game of basketball
he b gassin?
@@millardfilmore1403 yeah, been reported he plays high a few games a year (regular season)
@@nicholasleventis8875 damn how tf I missed that??
Yup. Dude has the perfect life
For real hoop heads and ppl who love this game this may be the best pure hoops podcast I have ever heard.
It’s everything I wanted out of this podcast… if this is what the player empowerment era looks like I want more of it
@@subjectively_objective Heck yea!
For sure
This and a few others are some of the best podcast. You guys have a mutual respect for each other and the game. Fans see the game but you guys know the game so hearing that perspective is refreshing from hot takes. You work at your craft for years or decades so to get that insight is wonderful.
KD talking about basketball is almost as beautiful as him playing. Almost.
Fact!
KD is my favorite player to watch by far.
Superb comment 🙏🏾
@@deepaknambisan3251 thank you Deepak
Lmao
top 5 episode all time for sure, loved learning about KD and Redicks routines and when they recount playoff games/strategies!!!
I appreciated this episode. I appreciate platforms like this that give athletes opportunities to express themselves honestly. It was insightful hearing about KD’s mental state during his recovery. Gained a whole new respect for him! Kudos gents, great episode!
This is what I love, just pure basketball
Man we're so blessed Thank you!!
Man jj you are giving us the best conversations just pure authentic hoops. Its got so tiring to watch debate and awful takes when we only got to watch the media's perspective. I mean this is so cool and different to learn about players and their perspectives on the game like a first person rather than assuming things about them.
This is consistently the most entertaining, educational, and enlightening podcast out there right now. Shoutout to Tommy & JJ for keeping the standard so high.
If this video was twice as long, I'd still watch every second. Thank you JJ & KD for bringing us authentic content and an intelligent basketball conversation. 👊🏽 If only this was common practice.
JJ Redick & Tommy, awesome podcast as always!! Looking forward to many more! A fan from Singapore 😊
This podcast was superb. I listened to this all morning, while I was doing my route at work. It was so in depth
Such a great conversation. The attention to detail, routines, workouts, mindset, and true love for the game. Just by listening to JJ and KD, you can see why they are so great of what they do. Huge respect to both of them.
Shout out to Eddie and Tommy for the quality questions and great timing. And having also the awareness of letting the conversation flow naturally.
Kevin Durant is really a special player
You can always tell you’re listening to a great player when they can recall and go in depth about a random play in the regular season from like 3 years ago. I forgot what I had for lunch 3 days ago. 🤯 🤯🤯
Listening to this podcast all the way while I’m at work right now best cross over ever. KD MY favorite player who I will see in two years front row seats
WE NEED YOU GUYS TO GIVE US INSIGHT INTO THE GAME, AS GATE KEEPERS OF THE GAME. PLEASE KEEP SHARING ITS PURE JOY TO HEAR.
This was a great podcast and I really enjoyed it. This is what basketball talk is all about...great induvidual discussions m ade and shared....it makes you want to listen like forever. Thanks guys.
The way KD talks about Book like he knew he would be there
Two hoopers having a great conversation! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
The addition of Eddie throws off the feel of JJ’s tone with other players his shows usually have. It’s minor, but noticeable. I like listening to JJs show because it sounds like two players talking shop. Eddie sounds more like a fan.
This conversation was immersive. Like a great book or a great movie.
The last third of this podcast was incredible, talking about mentality, fortitude and craft is inspiring.
Thank you to everyone who was on! Lookin forward to the next.
KD is fantastic to watch and to listen to. He just loves the game of basketball. No narrative talks none of that. A true basketball savant
This is a wonderful interview and conversation. I love seeing KD vibrate with other players of the game.
Jj and KDs brief discussion about court awareness was super interesting, how they can tell when their foot is on a line without even looking etc. Would love to hear some more about that
Once again great job guys. Thank you for the content. Got to get some time stamps in these videos please.
never seen KD so relaxed & comfortable in an interview, learned alot watching this & huge respect to KD & JJ! Keep it up!!
Great cast. That was fun listening to and reliving.
JJ straight talking over and ignoring some of Eddie’s comments had me weak 😂😂
💀💀💀fr like the first minute of the podcast jj talked straight over him to talk to kd
I felt bad lol, Eddie seems chill tho
@@EZboyrocks He gave me a "trying too hard to be cool" vibe.
i’ve watched this interview so many times
I could listen to these guys talk for hours. Already looking forward to part 3. Awesome episode
You have to mention the 95 Rockets when you talk about small ball/stretch 4 offenses.
PG: Kenny Smith
SG: Clyde Drexler
SF: Mario Elie
PF: Robert Horry
C: Hakeem Olajuwon
They didn’t revolutionize it because teams still didn’t move towards that style of play, but they were one of those teams that shot hella 3’s and went “small.”
? they averaged 15 3 attempts per game, below league average at the time
@@nish8399 You may be referring to the 93-94 Rockets, but that’s a bit confusing as well because neither Drexler or Horry played on that team. I didn’t look up the numbers for that year.
Damn this was a great conversation. I think fans of today truly don’t realize how much the game has changed. The notion that guys don’t play defense today is just not true. They are handicapped lol no hand checking.. flagrant fouls today were normal fouls 20 years ago so the physicality is reduced dramatically on top of the fact that the game is more spread out than ever and EVERYONE can shoot.
Yeah the last point is really the biggest difference. 20 yrs ago we hadnt figured out how to shoot yet. Literally every player used to have a different form. Trainers and athletes have all mastered the skill and technical aspects of shooting and kids are learning and developing that skill from 5 yrs old tbh.
I see it even in mens leagues I play in. A lot of the younger guys arent as aggressive or drive in the paint as well as the old guys but they all can shoot extremely well. With the older crowd youll see a mixed bag of decent shooters to flat out awful shooters and practically no great shooters because they grew up in a different era where this wasnt really part of our game yet.
One of the best pod eps that I've seen discussing hooping. Keep up the great content JJ!
Great episode … loved the crossover of the two best sports podcasts. No ridiculous takes or outlandish claims, just knowledgeable guys talking about the game.
The OMTT podcast is so good. To be fair, most basketball podcasts are elite but this one is really great.
as someone that has been a KD fan since i’ve been a basketball fan, i love the fact that this man has never changed. the same guy talking to jj is the same guy that played at texas, and regardless of what the outside world thought of him he stayed true to himself
KD has been an all time favorite episode. I love to hear players talk about routine and how they (specifically) see the different aspects of the game. More sicko talk the better!
With every pod I listen to, I find myself thinking this is the best one. Great content
Yessir needed this KD interview
This is the best KD interview i've ever seen no doubt
Sheeeesh just saw the new upload with KD. I'm going to enjoy this one. Love the work JJ
Love this episode this is pure basketball, this is the definition of basketball in my opinion loved this from beginning to end
Anyone else feel like Eddie Gonzalez is just taking up space? 😂
KD a top 15 all time player without question. Been my favorite player since Texas. This is a great interview JJ, much love yall
Top 10
This was amazing. You guys truly are masters of your craft, and it is quite inspiring.
just listening to dude talk about the game is insane & that last segment where he talked about his injury & post injury and how he had doubt until he could actually prove to himself he could & then how it went on to another test of him is just crazy to listen to
The basketball IQ in this was amazing great podcast
OKC Thunder fan here... and still respect KD35 as I knew him to be.
I like how KD talk about basketball, he’s very honest person nothing but luv 🙏🏾❤️
What a wonderful smart pro conversation! Best I ever heard on any media so great
Their talk about how hard scoring 30 used to be just proves guys like d wade were absolutely insane. 30 without 3s and having to drive on a packed defense is just craziness
They also were drawing more contact and getting fouled alot which helped
Love something as much as Eddie Gonzalez loves KD
😂😂 U a fool man
Wow! Great discussion! Thanks 👏👏👌Keep up the good work!
You can tell how much Kevin likes JJ because I've never seen him so happy to talk lol
I luv this crossover this need to be more of a thing.. both duos complement each other so well could watch all day. It's been a minute since i sat a watched a whole hr long podcast. Thankful.
Man that conversation about the sonics leaving Seattle ripped up a lot of old scars for me and everyone else from Seattle
Love it! So pure, I feel like I am sitting in there listening to them!
this was awesome. kd was my favorite player in okc, gsw years got me kinda salty towards him, but now its like im rediscovering and loving him all over again lol dude is the real deal
I love hearing JJ roasting the Kings everytime😂😂😂
Going to Nets games and watching KD shoot around before the game and in the game is truly magical. This guy literally does not miss. Same thing as Steph Curry, anytime these guys go up for a shot, you’re already thinking that it’s going in.
Can't get enough of this. Love your work JJ and team :)
This and the CP3 podcast were the best ones. It seems these are the only guys who can match JJ's pure love for the game
One of my favorite shooters of all time interviewing one of the best shooters of all time!
Thanks jj
Great episode all around. I always say if you could 3D print/design the optimal scorer, you'd end up with KD every time.
KD height with Bron Size and athleticism
@@TK-kg6og that’s somewhat impossible tho, part of the reason Brons 3 point shot has never reached elite status is due to the muscle he has, with that much muscle it’s hard to have an elite jump shot with that much strength and muscle, you see it with Giannis too
@@samn90834 muscle does not affect shooting, countless examples of totally jacked guys who can shoot. A bigger factor is that an Uber athlete doesn't need to shoot to score thus they get less reps in game, and practice shooting less.
@@Henry-kv7zl being muscular doesn’t make you a bad shooter, no, but putting on as much muscle as Giannis did will make him much stronger, and his normal release will no longer be perfect. Giannis has also had multiple years shooting 4-5 attempts per game from 3, that’s much more than many players who are knockdown shooters, that attempts in the game thing is waffle
Not sure I ever saw KD looking so comfortable in Q&A sessions. Congrats to JJ and crew on making such a great show and bringing the best out of their guests.
great pod. what makes me sad is hearing kevin talk about the years before GS. he highlights so many memories and people along the journey. cuz well we dont see him talk about those post okc years the same, i hope he finds his inner peace
KD is still one of the best player after coming back from an achilles injury
75% kd is still a top 10 player rn at the least
One of?
Been my favorite player since Texas days! Highest level sniper
He’s the best player in the league rn.. I get what Jokic and Embiid bring to the table and even Giannis, but nobody can replicate his efficiency given shot selection. He has put up the monster trip dubs Jokic given that playmaker role due to injuries and easily can score in bunches like Embiid can
@@troystewart3737 not being able to score exactly as KD does doesn’t make him better than them. Giannis can score i. a way that KD can’t, which is dunking over 2-3 defenders routinely while playing DPOY caliber defense on a consistent basis. you’re clearly enamored by his scoring, acting as if players gotta play just like him to be better than him
I think Steph and Dremond can be the next duo to continue the loyalty that Stockton and Malone showed to each other. Stockton and Malone played 18 years together tho, that’s going to be tough
Draymond is a few years younger than Steph, 18 years is going to be hard
Yeah but they were talking about loyalty on a losing team so they didnt mention the gsw
I could listen to Kd talk about ball for hours on end. Hell of a podcast can’t wait for the next one
Man, I am on a serious deep dive on all of these episodes. Great work lads.