It's on KD to prove that this era's NBA stars are actual superstars

[90sgoat]

A lot of excuses are being made for the US. They haven't played together, they're not the best etc.

None of that matters with Durant though.

KD is a former MVP and league top scorer, who made a career playing one on one, from every spot on the floor.

KD is literally the best or second best scorer the league has seen in about 8 years since Kobe declined.

If KD can't completely dominate the FIBA game, then we have to conclude that the NBA just isn't as good as advertised. I want to see KD average 25+ a game on 50-40-90.

[3ba11]

The last olympics was 2016, which was before the 3-point contest went mainstream - the 3-point era started in 2017 - that's when all the stats increased in the NBA for teams and individuals

Now that the game is a 3-point contest, the talent/skill doesn't matter - the team that shoots the best threes will win, so scrubs can beat us routinely

There's nothing KD can do

Btw, Lebron basically lost in 04', 06' and 08', except Kobe saved him in 08'

[RogueBorg]

A lot of excuses are being made for the US. They haven't played together, they're not the best etc.

None of that matters with Durant though.

KD is a former MVP and league top scorer, who made a career playing one on one, from every spot on the floor.

KD is literally the best or second best scorer the league has seen in about 8 years since Kobe declined.

If KD can't completely dominate the FIBA game, then we have to conclude that the NBA just isn't as good as advertised. I want to see KD average 25+ a game on 50-40-90.

KD had to go full on biatchmode like Lebron did by switching to a team full of stars to win his rings. He's not capable of carrying a team.

[Gudo]

So which country is KD migrating to to join their basketball team if the US ultimately loses?

[90sgoat]

So which country is KD migrating to to join their basketball team if the US ultimately loses?

Nigeria.