Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant is obviously one of the greatest talents and scorers the NBA has ever seen. A 10-time All-Star, four-time scoring leader, and a two-time NBA champion, Durant is nothing short of a well-accomplished star as a professional basketball player. However, despite his numerous accolades, he doesn’t feel that the NBA nor basketball itself will fulfill him, according to a Q&A with Kerith Burke of NBC Sports:
Q: I’m going to ask you this question, and I know people will interpret it as a free agent question, but with your skills and what you’ve accomplished, do you feel the need to “build something” somewhere else? Do you need that for yourself?
A: I don’t need anything in this basketball world to fulfill anything in me. The NBA is never going to fulfill me. It’s going to make me feel good about all of the work that I’ve put in, but I think those days of me wanting to prove something to anybody or walk around with a huge chip on my shoulder is not my thing.
It wasn’t before, and I felt like I had to program myself to play with a chip on my shoulder, but I’m never good in that situation. I’m more relaxed and letting these days flow. I’m the best version of me.
I don’t feel like I need anything like that to prove who I am. I’ve been in it for too long.”
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Kevin Durant has been dominant ever since entering the NBA in 2007. However, as he ages into his early-30s, his priorities have changed, and he no longer feels like he has to have a chip on his shoulder.
The former MVP, who signed a two-year max extension to remain with the Warriors the last offseason, will be a free agent this summer and can sign wherever he pleases if he declines his player option. However, feeling like he has something to prove seemingly won’t be a part of his decision making.
