Netizen: You will always live in the shadow of Curry! KD: In the NBA world I fantasy, I am GOAT

Kevin Durant is one of the most controversial superstars in NBA history. "@Epik: KD hopes you will always remember that you will never get the real championship ring. Curry took you to fly, but you chose to rely on his restraint to brush data. History will not treat you well, nor will I. Always remember that you will always live in the shadow of Curry. ", Durant's response once again ignited heated discussions among fans - "Durant: " In my mind, in the NBA world in my fantasy, I feel that I am the strongest in history (GOAT). And in your fantasy NBA world, you don't think so. As I said, this is your life experience. You can set rules at will, and I will set my own. "This sentence not only shows his arrogance in his bones, but also reflects the mental journey of his career.

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1. Warriors period: a game of cooperation and light

In 2016, Durant joined the Warriors, formed a "king combination" with Curry, twice and won the championship and won the FMVP again. But the focus of public opinion has always been around "Who is the core of the team": Curry, as the soul of the Warriors system, changed the basketball ecology with an epoch-making three-pointer; Durant became the "winner" on the court with his unsolvable height + technology combination.

Contradictory point: Durant's joining was regarded as a "shortcut" by some fans, and although his personal performance was strong, it was difficult to completely cover up Curry's influence. For example, In the 2018 Finals, Curry averaged 27.5 points and 9.1 assists per game, while Durant locked in FMVP with 28.8 points and 10.8 rebounds. The two were on par with the same data, but the outside world is more inclined to attribute the success of the Warriors to the team culture established by Curry.

2. The whirlpool of public opinion after parting ways

In 2019, Durant left the Warriors due to a ruptured Achilles tendon, and since then joined the Nets and Suns, and suffered repeated injuries in his career. At the same time, Curry led the Warriors to win the championship again in 2022, and personally won the FMVP, completely consolidating his historical position. At this time, the public opinion trend fell to Curry, while Durant was labeled as "Glass Man" and "lack of leadership" Tags of

Data comparison (as of 2025):

Player Championship MVPFMVP Scoring King's Best Team Ranking (ESPN) Stephen Curry 42121110 Kevin Durant 21241112 (Data source: Basketball-Reference)

2. Durant's "Fantasy World": Why does he insist on GOAT?

Absolute confidence at the technical level

Durant has a 2.11 meters tall but has both defender-level ball control and shooting ability. He averaged 27.2 points per game in his career (12th in history), and his real shooting percentage is 62.1% (8th in history), and is an NBA One of the most efficient scorers in history. He once said in an interview: “When I stand on the court, no one can stop me from scoring, this ability is unique. ”

2. An alternative interpretation of "team success"

Durant repeatedly emphasized that "personal ability determines the upper limit of the game", believing that success during the Warriors era did not depend on the system, but the result of his "strong alliance" with Curry. He disliked the outside world regarding Curry as a "leader" and derogated himself into a "mercenary". He once criticized fans on social media: "If I am just a role player, why do the opponent always double-team me first? ”

3. Psychological defense under injury and public opinion pressure

ruptured Achilles tendon almost ruined his career, but he still averaged 29 points after his comeback. This experience of "deciding against the will of heaven" strengthened his self-identity. The outside world's accusations of "grouping" and "betraying the Warriors" made him more inclined to build a "no compromise, absolute core" character in the "fantasy world".

3. The gap between reality and fantasy: Where is Durant's historical positioning?

1. GOAT's judging criteria: triple dimensions of data, honor and influence

Data: Durant's scoring ability is unquestionable, but lacks regular season MVP accumulation (only 1 time), and the number of championships is significantly different from Curry.

Honor: FMVP has a very high value, but both wins are in the mature system of the Warriors. The independent team leads the team (the Western Conference Finals in the Thunder period and the Suns in the Suns period) are difficult to convince the public.

Influence: Curry changed the development direction of basketball, while Durant is more like the "ultimate evolution of traditional scorers". The two have no meaning to basketball innovation.

2. The double separation between fans and media

Supporters: Think Durant is a "pure basketball genius", and his technical viewing and dominance are unique in the small ball era. If it were not for injuries, his achievements may surpass James.

Questioners: Emphasize "Team honor is higher than personal data", and he believes that his career choice (two joining the championship team) lacks the color of a "lonely hero" and is difficult to rank among the top ten in history.

4. Conclusion: The real appeal behind fantasy

Durant's "GOAT Manifesto" is essentially a counterattack against public opinion prejudice - he is eager to get rid of the "Shadow of Curry" and prove that he can become a legend without relying on any system. But basketball is a team sport, and the judgment of historical status has never been a simple "capability crush", but the interweaving of personal achievements and the background of the times. Perhaps as he himself said: "I am invincible in fantasy, but in reality, I am still fighting to surpass myself.. ”

In any case, Durant and Curry's "Yuliang battle" has long become a legend in the NBA. They define greatness in different ways, and fans are fortunate to witness the shining of the two stars of this era. As for who is the real GOAT? Perhaps the answer will always be hidden in the "fantasy world" in everyone's heart.