Frank Vogel, the new head coach of the Phoenix Suns, has shed light on what truly sets Kevin Durant apart.
Last season, the Suns made the bold move to acquire Durant, recognizing that true greatness comes at a cost. They understood that Devin Booker, as remarkable as he had been, couldn’t carry the team by himself.
In exchange for Durant, the Suns parted with valuable assets, including Cam Johnson, Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder, four first-round draft picks, and a 2028 draft swap.
This was a substantial risk, considering Durant’s age of 35 and his history of an Achilles injury. However, in the preceding years, Durant had demonstrated not only a return to form but improvement in some aspects of his game.
Pretty surreal how Kevin Durant came back from a torn Achilles and has played arguably the most effective hoops in his career since.
Here’s what Frank Vogel said about his work ethic. Sounds a lot like what Monty said last season.
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— Trevor Booth (@TrevorMBooth) October 17, 2023
Tearing an Achilles tendon typically spells the end of a player’s career, as witnessed with Kobe Bryant, and numerous other athletes have faced similar challenges. For an NBA player, an Achilles injury is the last thing they want to experience. Durant suffered this injury during the 2019 NBA Finals, only to make a remarkable comeback.
Durant’s exceptional work ethic is one of the factors that set him apart. Frank Vogel, who has been coaching Durant for just a few months, highlighted Durant’s relentless dedication in individual workouts. Vogel remarked, “The more you learn about him, you learn that this is just the way he’s always been.”
While there are many talented individuals in the league, not all of them reach the level of greatness and elite performance that Durant achieves. Vogel believes Durant epitomizes a highly talented individual who is also the hardest-working player, making him truly exceptional.
Kevin Durant is renowned as one of the greatest scorers in basketball history and one of the most gifted players ever to grace the court. The Phoenix Suns are fortunate to have him on their roster, and the upcoming years promise to be exciting as fans witness one of the all-time greats in action.
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