{"id":19138,"date":"2022-11-17T03:06:07","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T03:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/17\/kevin-durant-at-peace-with-chaotic-brooklyn-nets\/"},"modified":"2022-11-17T03:06:08","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T03:06:08","slug":"kevin-durant-at-peace-with-chaotic-brooklyn-nets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/showbizztoday.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/17\/kevin-durant-at-peace-with-chaotic-brooklyn-nets\/","title":{"rendered":"Kevin Durant at peace with chaotic Brooklyn Nets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"sc-1eow4w5-1 eLNveM align--bleed js_lazy-image js_marquee-assetfigure\" data-id=\"3f821f4b676cabb763ac06fc7500b002\" data-recommend-id=\"image:\/\/3f821f4b676cabb763ac06fc7500b002\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-width=\"3881\" data-height=\"2183\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-hide=\"false\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"false\">\n<div class=\"sc-1eow4w5-2 loxZOX has-data img-wrapper\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"max-width:3881px\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"true\" data-imagerights=\"getty\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\"><span class=\"sc-1eow4w5-0 dnhHtZ js_lightbox-wrapper\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.2%\" class=\"sc-1eow4w5-3 lktKQM image-hydration-wrapper\">\n<div><img alt=\"Kevin Durant says he\u2019s at peace with the Nets.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fill,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_center,h_80,pg_1,q_80,w_80\/3f821f4b676cabb763ac06fc7500b002.jpg 80w, https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,pg_1,q_60,w_140\/3f821f4b676cabb763ac06fc7500b002.jpg 140w, https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,pg_1,q_60,w_265\/3f821f4b676cabb763ac06fc7500b002.jpg 265w, https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,pg_1,q_60,w_340\/3f821f4b676cabb763ac06fc7500b002.jpg 340w, https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,pg_1,q_60,w_490\/3f821f4b676cabb763ac06fc7500b002.jpg 490w, https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,pg_1,q_60,w_645\/3f821f4b676cabb763ac06fc7500b002.jpg 645w, https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,pg_1,q_60,w_740\/3f821f4b676cabb763ac06fc7500b002.jpg 740w, https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,pg_1,q_60,w_965\/3f821f4b676cabb763ac06fc7500b002.jpg 965w, https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,pg_1,q_60,w_1165\/3f821f4b676cabb763ac06fc7500b002.jpg 1165w, https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,pg_1,q_60,w_1315\/3f821f4b676cabb763ac06fc7500b002.jpg 1315w, https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,pg_1,q_60,w_1465\/3f821f4b676cabb763ac06fc7500b002.jpg 1465w, https:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/c_fit,f_auto,g_center,pg_1,q_60,w_1600\/3f821f4b676cabb763ac06fc7500b002.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"&#10;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;(max-width: 25em) calc(100vw - 32px),&#10;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;(max-width: 37.31em) calc(100vw - 32px),&#10;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;(min-width: 37.37em) and (max-width: 49.94em) calc(100vw - 32px),&#10;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;(min-width: 50em) and (max-width: 63.69em) 800px,&#10;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;(min-width: 63.75em) and (max-width: 85.19em) calc(66.5vw - 32px),&#10;&#9;&#9;&#9;&#9;800px&#10;&#9;&#9;&#9;\" draggable=\"auto\" data-chomp-id=\"3f821f4b676cabb763ac06fc7500b002\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-alt=\"Kevin Durant says he\u2019s at peace with the Nets.\" data-anim-src=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><figcaption class=\"sc-1ptbguh-0 hxeMec caption\">Kevin Durant says he\u2019s at peace with the Nets.<\/figcaption><figcaption class=\"sc-7s1ndr-0 ikKPtM has-caption\">Illustration<!-- -->: <!-- -->Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-id=\"3f821f4b676cabb763ac06fc7500b002\" data-recommend-id=\"image:\/\/3f821f4b676cabb763ac06fc7500b002\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-width=\"3881\" data-height=\"2183\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-hide=\"false\" class=\"js_recommend\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">Kevin Durant most undoubtedly needed to be traded this previous summer time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">KD had points with the path that the Brooklyn Nets had been heading, and was most definitely not glad with the teaching. That was the report in the course of the offseason, and he confirmed it to <span><a class=\"sc-1out364-0 hMndXN sc-145m8ut-0 kGbjEv js_link\" data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/10055867-br-exclusive-kevin-durant-explains-trade-request-coaching-frustrations-and-more&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/10055867-br-exclusive-kevin-durant-explains-trade-request-coaching-frustrations-and-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bleacher Report\u2019s Chris Haynes<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">In an unique interview, Durant talked to Haynes concerning the turmoil surrounding the Nets and their tough begin to the 2021-22 season after getting <span><a class=\"sc-1out364-0 hMndXN sc-145m8ut-0 kGbjEv js_link\" data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https:\/\/deadspin.com\/kevin-durant-s-legacy-is-at-risk-with-these-dumpster-fi-1849791714&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/kevin-durant-s-legacy-is-at-risk-with-these-dumpster-fi-1849791714\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trounced<\/a><\/span> by the Sacramento Kings, 153-121, on nationwide tv.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">\u201cIt wasn\u2019t difficult at all to request a trade, because it was about ball,\u201d Durant mentioned to Haynes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">In telling his facet of the story, Durant\u2019s complaints sound like your common, on a regular basis, upset Jimmy Butler. He was sad with the quantity of Nets practices, and what they had been going over throughout these classes. Durant apparently loves closeout drills the best way most American staff love a free lunch, as a result of he talked about twice that the Nets wanted extra of these in follow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">It\u2019s nearly Thanksgiving. The Nets are much more chaotic than they had been final season, and taking part in worse basketball. <span><a class=\"sc-1out364-0 hMndXN sc-145m8ut-0 kGbjEv js_link\" data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https:\/\/deadspin.com\/ben-simmons-is-the-most-overrated-no-1-pick-of-the-pas-1849701178&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/ben-simmons-is-the-most-overrated-no-1-pick-of-the-pas-1849701178\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ben Simmons<\/a><\/span> is usually on the courtroom, typically not. And when he&#8217;s taking part in, he has been a worse participant than he was throughout his notorious meltdown within the 2021 playoffs whereas with the Philadelphia 76ers. <span><a class=\"sc-1out364-0 hMndXN sc-145m8ut-0 kGbjEv js_link\" data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https:\/\/deadspin.com\/anti-vaxxer-flat-earther-anti-semite-1849719646&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/anti-vaxxer-flat-earther-anti-semite-1849719646\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kyrie Irving<\/a><\/span> determined to publish a hyperlink to an anti-Semetic movie simply days after Adidas dropped <span><a class=\"sc-1out364-0 hMndXN sc-145m8ut-0 kGbjEv js_link\" data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https:\/\/deadspin.com\/no-kanye-isnt-right-so-stop-sharing-antisemitic-hate-1849720347&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/no-kanye-isnt-right-so-stop-sharing-antisemitic-hate-1849720347\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kanye \u201cYe\u201d West<\/a><\/span> for repeatedly making these sorts of statements publicly. 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He spoke positively of new head coach Jacque Vaughn, because I guess they\u2019re both big fans of closeout drills at practice. Durant claimed that he enjoys having to navigate five defenders, because it\u2019s making him a better player. While this season is currently aimed in the opposite direction of the postseason it\u2019s all good, because he gets to impart his wisdom on these inexperienced, and according to him, mediocre NBA players.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">\u201cLook at our starting lineup. Edmond Sumner, Royce O\u2019Neale, Joe Harris, [Nic] Claxton and me. It\u2019s not disrespect, however what are you anticipating from that group?\u201d Durant mentioned to Haynes. \u201cYou expect us to win because I\u2019m out there. So if you\u2019re watching from that lens, you\u2019re expecting us to play well because No. 7 is out there.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">Last season, Durant felt just like the group was transferring within the unsuitable path and was dropping respect within the basketball world. With the Nets turning into much less and fewer centered, and taking part in \u201clike shit,\u201d He assumed that the blame was going to fall on him, and informed Haynes that&#8217;s the reason he requested the commerce.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">One factor Durant most definitely clarified, is why Steve Nash acquired canned as Nets coach 13 days into the common season. When the information broke that Durant had requested a commerce, it was reported that he gave the Nets an ultimatum. Either hearth Nash and normal supervisor Sean Marks, or ship him out. <span><a class=\"sc-1out364-0 hMndXN sc-145m8ut-0 kGbjEv js_link\" data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https:\/\/deadspin.com\/kevin-durant-staying-in-brooklyn-rip-player-empowermen-1849446908&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/kevin-durant-staying-in-brooklyn-rip-player-empowermen-1849446908\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cooler heads prevailed<\/a><\/span> when all sides realized that transferring the 34-year-old celebrity who had achilles tendon surgical procedure three years in the past can be extraordinarily tough. The Nets braintrust <span><a class=\"sc-1out364-0 hMndXN sc-145m8ut-0 kGbjEv js_link\" data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;Internal link&quot;,&quot;https:\/\/deadspin.com\/kevin-durant-staying-in-brooklyn-rip-player-empowermen-1849446908&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https:\/\/deadspin.com\/kevin-durant-staying-in-brooklyn-rip-player-empowermen-1849446908\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">met with Durant<\/a><\/span> at his dwelling in Los Angeles, and labored out a means for him to return.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">Still, <span><a class=\"sc-1out364-0 hMndXN sc-145m8ut-0 kGbjEv js_link\" data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/boston\/celtics\/kevin-durant-claims-he-was-shocked-nets-firing-steve-nash&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/boston\/celtics\/kevin-durant-claims-he-was-shocked-nets-firing-steve-nash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Durant insisted to the media<\/a><\/span> that he was \u201cshocked\u201d when Nash was let go.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">If the Nets had began the season on a five-game profitable streak, possibly it might have purchased Nash a while. Instead they misplaced 5 of their first seven video games.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">As the vacation season approaches, apart from Nash, there isn\u2019t a lot distinction with the Nets from final season. Simmons is on the roster as a substitute of James Harden, O\u2019neal as a substitute of Bruce Brown, Irving isn\u2019t allowed on the ground, and the group is a disappointment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">Let Durant inform it although, it\u2019s all good. The Nets could also be a large number, however it is a mess that he can dwell with.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Kevin Durant says he\u2019s at peace with the Nets.Illustration: Getty Images Kevin Durant most undoubtedly needed to be traded this previous summer time. KD had points with the path that the Brooklyn Nets had been heading, and was most definitely not glad with the teaching. 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