Why Kevin Durant Needs Steph Curry to Win an NBA Title: A Breakdown (2024)

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By Jocelyn Alano June 25, 2024 14:40 Kevin Durant Durant's Fame and Career The Immovable Relationship with Steph Curry Kevin Durant Needs Curry Collaboration How Legends Are Made SHOP LATEST Has a Rookie NBA Coach Ever Won a Championship? Who are the Biggest Party Animals in the NBA? What is Bam Adebayo's Net Worth? How Did Bam Adebayo Get His Nickname? What is an NBA Groupie? Why Was Dennis Rodman Called the Worm? The Unlikely Friendship of Dennis Rodman and Ki... Who Is Jaylen Brown's Girlfriend? All About WNB... What is Dwayne Wade's Net Worth? What is Carmelo Anthony's Net Worth? Can Muggsy Bogues Dunk? Top 10 Worst NBA Jerseys of All-Time: A Review ... What is Iman Shumpert's Net Worth? Iman Shumpert: A Detailed Look at His Basketbal... Top 10 Athletes of All Time: A Comprehensive An... How are FIBA Rules Different From NBA Rules? Can Fans in Attendance Keep NBA Balls? What is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Net Worth? Stephon Castle's NIL value at UConn before join... NBA Legends: Who Are the Top 10 Oldest MVPs in ... Rob Dillingham's NIL value at Kentucky before j... What is Malik Monk's Net Worth? What is Matt Barnes's Net Worth in 2024? What Happens if the Clock Runs Out in the NBA d... How Much Money Does the #1 NBA Draft Pick Get P... The Top 5 Longest Tenured Coaches in the NBA What is Demar Derozan's Net worth in 2024? Which Current NBA Players Went to Villanova? The top 10 Rookie Seasons in NBA History Did Grant Williams Get Into Harvard? Shaquille O'Neal's 3-Point Shooting in the NBA:... What is Dillon Brooks's Net Worth? Magic Johnson's Diversified Business Empire: A ... Why did Dalton Knecht Fall in the 2024 NBA Draft? Dalton Knecht: Lakers' No. 17 Pick in the 2024 ... Was Basketball Invented in Canada or the USA? Do NBA Rookies Still Get Hazed in 2024? Why is G League Ignite Shutting Down? Which NBA Players Came from G League Ignite? The Life and Legacy of Robert "Tractor" Traylor What Happened to Troy "Escalade" Jackson from A... A Breakdown: Why Bronny James Can Still Be a St... A Comprehensive Analysis: Why Do NBA Players Ma... Did Stephen Jackson Get Drafted Out of High Sch... What is Rob Pelinka's Net Worth in 2024? Who is Triple J in the NBA? What is Josh Hart's Net Worth in 2024? Donovan Clingan's NIL value at UConn before joi... Kyle Filipowski's NIL value at Duke before join... The Top 10 NBA Defenders of All-Time FAN ARCH PODCAST NETWORK FAQs References

Why Kevin Durant Needs Steph Curry to Win an NBA Title: A Breakdown (1)

By Jocelyn Alano June 25, 2024 14:40

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The dynamics of how NBA players work together are pretty crazy when you dig deep. A notable example would be the inevitable necessity of Kevin Durant to win an NBA title with Steph Curry, and his inability to win without him. Follow along on Durant's tour of accomplishments and career, with a special focus on hisneedfor Curry, exploring what makes the two-time NBA championso great.


Kevin Durant

Born September 29, 1988, In Washington D.C., Kevin Wayne Durant is a man who followed a distinguished career path to the top of the NBA and became one of his league's elite players. At 6-10, Durant is one of the most formidable players in the game today. Since his time with the Seattle SuperSonics early on in his career, to his brief stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder, then moving on to the Golden State Warriors, and now with the Brooklyn Nets, Durant has never faltered from being a premier force in the Association.


Durant's Fame and Career

His elite status was cemented with his laundry list of accolades. Durant has been a four-time NBA scoring champion, two-time NBA champion, and twice named NBA Finals MVP, proof of his exceptional ability as well as how supremely committed he is to his skill set. He is in a class of his own because he can get buckets from anywhere and lock up on the other end.


The Immovable Relationship with Steph Curry

But when looking closer at the path Durant has taken to win a title, it is clear that his success runs parallel with the ultimate X-Factor in Golden State: Steph Curry. Durant and Curry together were an all-time partnership during their tenure with the Golden State Warriors. Together they helped steer the Warriors to titles in 2017 and 2018, with Durant correctly winning Finals MVP both times.


Kevin Durant Needs Curry

This partnership is what seemingly exposes Durant for needing Curry to get an NBA title. Interestingly enough, the most intriguing part is when you look at what Durant did post-Warriors. Durant, despite his otherworldly talent, hasn't been superhuman when asked to do too much without Curry anchoring him behind screens. That the Golden State Warriors were able to win an NBA Championship without Durant in 2022 only doubles down on this dependency, and underscores how much (at least some version) of struggling so mightily to succeed is potentially due to a unique combination of factors-including that he has played exceptionally well in the past with Russell Westbrook.


Collaboration

Few things contribute to the Durant-Curry dynamic being so fascinating like their undeniable chemistry and how well they play together. As great a scorer as Durant can be, and is, even he has no equivalent to Curry when it comes to shaping the game purely with shooting and playmaking. This synergy not only leads to on-court success but also illustrates just how important teamwork and camaraderie can be in basketball.


How Legends Are Made

When browsing the annals of NBA lore, the Durant-Curry pairing will always be a historical microcosm that illustrates how star players operate and interact with one another on (and off) the floor. While Durant is penning his place in the annals of basketball, the mystery of whether he can win an NBA title without Curry remains, tantalizing fans and analysts alike with a Gordian knot of team dynamics, individual greatness, and the chase for championship glory.
Although the sequel to Durant's storied basketball novel is far from written, the captivating relationship between these two giants of hardwood is yet to be finished.

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Why Kevin Durant Needs Steph Curry to Win an NBA Title: A Breakdown (2024)

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Why Kevin Durant Needs Steph Curry to Win an NBA Title: A Breakdown? ›

As great a scorer as Durant can be, and is, even he has no equivalent to Curry when it comes to shaping the game purely with shooting and playmaking. This synergy not only leads to on-court success but also illustrates just how important teamwork and camaraderie can be in basketball.

Has Steph Curry won a championship without KD? ›

Stephen Curry has won 2 championships without Kevin Durant in his career.

How many rings does KD have without Steph? ›

Kevin Durant has not won any championships without Stephen Curry in his career.
NAMEFG%
1K. Durant43.0
2K. Durant47.6
3K. Durant47.6
4K. Durant46.2
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What did Kevin Durant say about Steph Curry? ›

Durant on Curry: "All-time, all-time great, the greatest ever at his position.. Top five ever. You give him a look like that for the game; he is licking his chops." The quote got a lot of attention and went viral on social media.

Why is Kevin Durant so important? ›

Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history, Durant has won two NBA championships, an NBA Most Valuable Player Award, two Finals MVP Awards, two NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Awards, four NBA scoring titles, the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, been named to 11 All-NBA teams (including six First ...

Has Curry ever had 0 points in a game? ›

Stephen Curry has played in 5 games with exactly 0 points.

How many rings does Kobe have without Shaq? ›

How many championships did Kobe win without Shaq? Two, in 2008–09 and 2009–10. It was his greatest basketball accomplishment. Not to say he didn't have major help from players like Pao Gasol and Lamar Odom, but being the clear #1 on a championship team is always great for one's legacy.

Does Kareem have 6 rings? ›

He was a member of six NBA championship teams as a player and two more as an assistant coach, and was twice voted the NBA Finals MVP. He was named to three NBA anniversary teams (35th, 50th, and 75th).

What NBA player has 13 rings? ›

Bill Russell famously leads the players' standings with his 11 championship rings, which he won when playing for the Boston Celtics between 1956 and 1969. Some might even argue that he has 13 championship rings, as he acted as the player/coach for the Celtics when the team won the title in 1968 and 1969.

Who has no NBA rings? ›

Entering the 2024-25 NBA season, 10 teams still haven't won their first NBA championship.
  • Phoenix Suns.
  • Memphis Grizzlies.
  • Minnesota Timberwolves.
  • Brooklyn Nets.
  • Indiana Pacers.
  • Charlotte Hornets.
  • New Orleans Pelicans.
  • Utah Jazz.
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Did KD say Steph is top 5? ›

Postgame Warriors Talk: Stephen Curry - 2/10/24

"All-time great, the greatest ever at his position, top five ever, you give him a look like that for game, he's licking his chops," Durant said in admiration.

Are KD and Steph still friends? ›

Despite the messy Golden State Warriors breakup, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant are still close friends all these years later. Kevin Durant spent three years with the Golden State Warriors from 2016 to 2019. He won two championships and two Finals MVP awards.

Is Kevin Durant friends with LeBron James? ›

To Kevin Durant, his close friend LeBron James has always been the greatest player of all time.

Who is the oldest player in the NBA? ›

The oldest active player is LeBron James, who is currently 39 years, 205 days old. The youngest active player in the NBA is Toronto Raptors forward Ulrich Chomche, the 57th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft, who was born on December 30, 2005. LeBron James is the oldest active NBA player.

Is Kevin Durant a top 5 player of all time? ›

Kevin Durant is No. 13 on Nick Wright's Top 50 NBA Players of the Last 50 Years. One of the most lethal scorers of all time, Kevin Durant is a two-time NBA champion, former Rookie of the Year (2008), four-time scoring champion, an MVP and a two-time Finals MVP.

How many championships did Curry win with KD? ›

Stephen Curry has won 2 championships with Kevin Durant in his career.
NAMEFTA
2S. Curry5.9
3S. Curry4.2
Average4.8
Total4.8
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What is Stephen Curry's record with the Warriors without Kevin Durant? ›

Stephen Curry is 487-301 with the Warriors without Kevin Durant in his career.
NAMEREC
1S. Curry487-301

Has Steph Curry won a scoring title? ›

He is also a two-time NBA scoring champion, a ten-time NBA All-Star, a ten-time All-NBA selection (including four on the First Team), and has won two gold medals at the FIBA World Cup as part of the U.S. men's national team.

Did Curry win a ring without Klay? ›

Stephen Curry is 0-1 without Klay Thompson in the NBA Finals in his career.

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