NBA Debate: Kevin Durant Shuts Down Draymond Green’s Claim That Steph Curry Had to Deal With More Double-Teams
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Kevin Durant Shuts Down Draymond Green’s Claim That Steph Curry Had to Deal With More Double-Teams
BYBRAD CALLAS
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May 31, 2022
In an interview with Colin Cowherd, Draymond Green discussed playing alongside Kevin Durant and Steph Curry during their NBA Finals runs with the Golden State Warriors.
According to Draymond, Curry received more attention from opposing defenses even when KD was on the roster.
“Kevin Durant was absolutely incredible in those Finals runs,” Draymond maintained, before reminding listeners that Curry had to deal with more double-teams.
“Steph Curry got double-teamed probably seven times the amount that KD did in a given series,” Green added. “So when you watch those games and you say, ‘Ah, [Curry’s] numbers could be a little down,’ he’s facing a double team.”
Green went on to say that fans who “don’t understand basketball” will say Curry needs to win his first Finals MVP to validate his all-time resume.
“If you don’t understand basketball, which most people don’t in your space, yeah, you’re going to come out and say he needs to validate that by winning Finals MVP,” he said.
On Tuesday, a Twitter user asked Durant if Green’s take was true, to which KD replied, “From my view of it, this is 100 percent false.”
Double-teams aside, there’s no denying that Durant was the Warriors’ best player during the 2017 and 2018 Finals. KD averaged 35.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game in 2017, as he captured his first Finals MVP award. Meanwhile, Curry averaged 26.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 9.4 assists in Golden State’s win over Cleveland.
KD won Finals MVP again in 2018, averaging 28.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game in the Warriors’ sweep of the Cavs. Curry finished the series with per-game averages of 27.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 6.8 assists.
With Golden State set to take on Boston in Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals on Thursday, Curry will look to win his first Finals MVP.
Kevin Durant Responds to Draymond Green’s Stephen Curry Statement
The Nets star disagrees with Green saying Curry was double-teamed the most in their playoff series with the Warriors.
I wish him the best of luck in all of his endeavors
unfortunately he can't disagree with things that were on TV that actually happened.
I hope he and Kyrie continue their fruitful relationship on and off the court
unfortunately he can't disagree with things that were on TV that actually happened.
I hope he and Kyrie continue their fruitful relationship on and off the court
Why you gotta be so cold-blooded?
He don't get to diss Steph
Steph took him in and made him an NBA champion
KD needs to understand that the Warriors was always Steph's team. He believes he should have gotten more respect just because he was the best player on that team but he needs to realized that Steph,Klay and Draymond were home groomed by the organization. Taking jabs at a guy that helped you win two titles is stupid.
It kinda remind me of a certain guard that used to play for the Cavs.l.
Situation is slightly different but its one of the reason,why he wanted to get traded.
KD needs to understand that the Warriors was always Steph's team. He believes he should have gotten more respect just because he was the best player on that team but he needs to realized that Steph,Klay and Draymond were home groomed by the organization. Taking jabs at a guy that helped you win two titles is stupid.
It kinda remind me of a certain guard that used to play for the Cavs.l.
Situation is slightly different but its one of the reason,why he wanted to get traded.
KD is a great player
Be great in BK
We busy over here
Bet me $50. I got warrior's in six MAX. CashApp bet (you better pay up if you accept..........sucka)
"From my perspective this is 100% false"
"I disagree with what you said about the double teams"
Damn I wish my Raptors was back in the Finals I had such a good time that year."I disagree with what you said about the double teams"
Save a mans legacy after he blew a 3-1 lead and begged you to join him.. And this the thanks you get.. 
And please stop with the revisionist bullshit that Steph should have won FMVP... No he shouldnt have. KD was the CLEAR best player on those teams and in those finals series.
And please stop with the revisionist bullshit that Steph should have won FMVP... No he shouldnt have. KD was the CLEAR best player on those teams and in those finals series.
It was KD’s team. He was just insecure and let people talk him into believing it wasn’t. Warriors fans loved him.KD needs to understand that the Warriors was always Steph's team. He believes he should have gotten more respect just because he was the best player on that team but he needs to realized that Steph,Klay and Draymond were home groomed by the organization. Taking jabs at a guy that helped you win two titles is stupid.
It kinda remind me of a certain guard that used to play for the Cavs.l.
Situation is slightly different but its one of the reason,why he wanted to get traded.
Couple points...
1. Draymond and Kevin don't like each other, so there's that.
2. They're both right...Durant should've been the Finals MVP, but Steph does get double teamed frequently.
3. Someone should check and see if Kevin's response is via a burner account..
1. Draymond and Kevin don't like each other, so there's that.
2. They're both right...Durant should've been the Finals MVP, but Steph does get double teamed frequently.
3. Someone should check and see if Kevin's response is via a burner account..
"From my perspective this is 100% false"
"I disagree with what you said about the double teams"
All while being the teams best overall defender and shot blocker and being defended by an all NBA defense guy. And these muthafuckas wanna convince you Steph shoulda won FMVP..
Idk why people wanna act like that nig didn’t have a godlike performance in both those finals..people also forget how that nig came in that raptor finals after being injured most of the season and put on a shooting expedition b4 he got injured again in that game..that dude would’ve fucked around and helped them get 3 chips under his belt if he didn’t re injure himselfAll while being the teams best overall defender and shot blocker and being defended by an all NBA defense guy. And these muthafuckas wanna convince you Steph shoulda won FMVP..
So what ya telling me is... They woulda won another chip had he not gotten hurt against Toronto? Why Steph aint put the team on his back?
Lmaoooo..oh they definitely would’ve beating Toronto if kd was playing.. hey man Steph is the man with 3 chips no finals mvp.. maybe he’ll finally get 1 this finals or that hungry Celtics squad gonna pull the upsetSo what ya telling me is... They woulda won another chip had he not gotten hurt against Toronto? Why Steph aint put the team on his back?
You mean after KD just blew a 3-1 to the Warriors…ijsSave a mans legacy after he blew a 3-1 lead and begged you to join him.. And this the thanks you get..
And please stop with the revisionist bullshit that Steph should have won FMVP... No he shouldnt have. KD was the CLEAR best player on those teams and in those finals series.
Yea.. and no one tries to revise that history.
All while being the teams best overall defender and shot blocker and being defended by an all NBA defense guy. And these muthafuckas wanna convince you Steph shoulda won FMVP..
He was able do that because the Warriors were already and championship team. Also life’s so much easier when you have Klay and the best shooter ever on the court where KD couldn’t be double teamed!
He was able to float around and do whatever he wanted on offense and defense.
But KD deserves his FMVP trophies though, but how’s life without Steph?
All while being the teams best overall defender and shot blocker and being defended by an all NBA defense guy. And these muthafuckas wanna convince you Steph shoulda won FMVP..
Fuck 17 and 18. That big bitch KD. Fuck him. Ol' hightop from Colors bitch. On bended knee bitch.
Hows life without KD?
You do know Steph missed the postseason twice since KD left right?
That’s very true.
All while being the teams best overall defender and shot blocker and being defended by an all NBA defense guy. And these muthafuckas wanna convince you Steph shoulda won FMVP..
Look don't even listen to me listen to the coach of the other team
Steph shouldn't have won the FMVP over him in 17'
in 18 it should have been steph
ALL KD has to do is live his life over there where he wanted it
I don't speak for warriors fans because we aren't a monolith which means don't judge me by what them white cats are saying either.
I don't hate KD I'm glad he came I'm glad he took over the spot we had Harrions Barnes and in and got all of the looks and played like a GOD
that was also in part because you couldn't double him which made us unfair I'm thankful for him for coming
I'll never let anyone try and make it seem like a bad thing for us to sign a fucking free agent and best player available every one that's keeping it a buck knows that is what the fuck you're supposed to do. period.
STOP IT
He wasn't injured most of the season. He was injured in the Rockets series for sure and then STEPH CURRY CLOSED OUT JAMES HARDEN AND CHRIS PAUL DON'T LEAVE THAT PART OUT. they don't get to the rockets if STEPH CURRY DOESN'T CLOSE THEM NIGGAS OUT
He got injured it fucking sucked
In the raptors series they were completely healthy
2 of our starters tore their acl's during the fucking series why doesn't anyone remember it like that? Why do they only say Steph came up short against the raptors
not he had a full team 1 game and was out there with quinn cook and alfonso mckinnie STARING IN THE FUCKING FINALS 2 cats who can't even get on the fucking floor
we never talk about it
Fuck 16 with our guy out there with a sprained MCL and the cavs snitching to get Draymond suspended
So my question is, if steph was injured and kd healthy they beating toronto? NOPE
so yes IF ONE OF YOUR BEST PLAYERS IS INJURED you can't beat a fully healthy finals team
see how this is a slight to Steph lol any other player its a simple understanding hey your team is injured you did what you could
but not him
Yea 3 chips no finals MVPS because the voters got cute in 2015 and gave it to a cat who averaged 16ppg lol
instead of the only dude to average 25-5-5 in a finals and NOT get MVP
the biggest hoe move in voting history
They could've given it to Lebron and it would've been better than giving it to Iguodala
because also nobody ever says Iguodala is better than steph and he wasn't better than steph in that finals where draymond green was averaging more points than klay thompson who was averaging less points than iggy at 16ppg
but we never provide full context to anything dealing with steph
ask yourself
WHY
Did anything significant happen in either of those years?
Just asking
Was he injured for majority of 1 and the team could barely win a game without him?
Did he actually guide g-leaguers to the 8th seed after 82 and lost a play in tournament?
or the details don't matter in his case
You niggas call KD's all kind of bitches and hoes and hate him
UNLESS he talking about Steph
lmao
UNLESS he talking about Steph
lmao
And @Amajorfucup and @tallblacknyc @gene cisco are beyond certified as my brother's period online offline fuck the dumb shit
so there's no actual feelings involved onlookers
so there's no actual feelings involved onlookers
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