Everybody understands the impact that Kevin Durant can have on offense. Winning 4 scoring titles in the past 7 seasons is no small feat.
What’s more overlooked is his ability to be a skillful, versatile defender on a team that thrives with defensive pieces similar to Durant.
The Warriors switch on pick-and-rolls more often than any team in the league. In order to be able to do that successfully, lengthy players with terrific lateral quickness need to be out on the court.
Defensive guru Ron Adams praised Durant as a versatile defender who he’s really excited about getting to work into his schemes.
Adams was an assistant coach with the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2008-2010, so he’s very familiar with Durant.
Former players are continuing to weigh in on how they feel about Durant joining the Warriors via free agency.
Basketball Hall of Famer and former U.S. Senator from New Jersey Bill Bradley seems unsupportive of Durant’s decision.
While he’s curious to see how it plays out, Bradley brought up the fact that he stayed with the Knicks for his entire career.
Although he admitted he might be biased on the issue, it’s interesting that Bradley critiqued a free agent decision while praising his own loyalty.
Bradley played before the league had free agency, so Bradley never had the same options that players like Durant have today.
Warriors World
Bill Bradley Doesn’t Support Kevin Durant Joining the Warriors
Ron Adams Praises Kevin Durant’s Defensive Ability
Local Media
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CSN Bay Area: Adams Says That the Warriors Will Expect a lot from Durant on Defense
National Media
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Fox Sports: Billy Donovan Explains How Russell Westbrook’s Role Will Change Next Year