I was surprised to hear Durant's decision to retire, because in our opinion, with Durant's comprehensive skills and accurate shooting, he can play at least 20 seasons like Kobe Bryant. However, Durant has revealed several times in the media and social platforms that he "will retire at the age of 35", perhaps this is a decision he made after careful consideration, so please enjoy the wonderful game that Durant sent us!
Durant is now 33 years old, two years before the age of 35, which means that Durant is still three seasons away from retirement, including this season. The core james of the Lakers next door also signed a two-year contract extension contract this summer, if James retires after performing the contract, durant is also 35 years old, they from the opponent, to the mutual respect of friends, to retire together, it feels that all this has been arranged in the dark!
Durant once said, "From the moment I entered the league, I aimed to surpass and defeat James, he was the benchmark!" ”。 James, as the proud son of heaven, attracts everyone's attention as soon as he enters the league, and although Durant is not as talented as James, he has become the leader of the league through his own unremitting efforts and is a well-deserved superstar! Anyway, after Durant hit a crucial three-pointer in front of James in the Finals, he may have completed his overtaking of James.
When it comes to retirement, perhaps Durant also thought of playing until he really couldn't move, but from the beginning of leaving the Thunder to join the Warriors, betrayal and escape became an indelible label on him, but even if he never left the Thunder, did not contaminate the championship and the Finals MVP, just by virtue of his four scoring kings and a regular season MVP, there will be a place for him in the Future Hall of Fame, and at the same time, he can win the reputation of one person and one city!
Retired at the age of 35, the story behind it is also touching. Durant's choice of jersey began in college in honor of his mentor who was shot. And at the special age of 35, it may also be a scar in his heart. This season, the Nets have fermented with the Irving vaccine incident, and unless Irving receives the vaccine in order to complete Durant, it is almost impossible for the Nets to rush out of the East.
At present, Durant has reached a contract extension with the Nets, whether other people stay or not, Durant will stick to the Nets until he retires, if he is lucky enough to bring the Nets a championship, then he may become an epoch-making player in the history of the Nets.