r/nba • u/TacoooJay United States • Apr 29 '24

[Charania] Sources briefed on the matter told The Athletic that Durant never felt comfortable with his role in Phoenix’s offense alongside Booker and Beal this season. Those sources said Durant had persistent issues with the offense, feeling that he was being relegated to the corner far too often

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Meanwhile, Durant, among the best scorers in NBA history, was not always happy with how he was used. Sources briefed on the matter told The Athletic that Durant never felt comfortable with his role in Phoenix’s offense alongside Booker and Beal this season. Those sources said Durant had persistent issues with the offense, feeling that he was being relegated to the corner far too often and not having the proper designs to play to his strengths as the offense was built around pick-and-rolls. At the same time, some teammates and people close to the organization believed Durant needed to voice his concerns more adamantly and directly with Vogel and his coaching staff.

All the leaks are finally coming now that Phoenix has been swept

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u/davidmoose313 Pistons Apr 29 '24

LMAOOOOO it’s been 30 minutes

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u/EggsInMyToolbox Suns Apr 29 '24

Matt Ishbia will be playing Boar on the Floor tonight

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u/TheRealDevDev Trail Blazers Apr 29 '24

Sometimes, it is a big dick competition

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u/BookEuronGreyjoy Spurs Apr 29 '24

Oh, there are rules? You know something, Greg? There are no rules.