If you want to ask who is the first person in NBA history, then I believe that fans have their own answers in their hearts, and stars such as Jordan, Kobe, James, Durant and Curry are all within the scope of discussion. However, if you want to ask who is the first person in the history of the U.S. men's basketball team, then Durant can be said to be well-deserved. Official! The American Basketball Association announced the best of the year, Durant was elected for the 3rd time, and the Olympic gold medal became the key!
The NBA regular season has been 1/3 of the schedule, and under Durant's excellent performance, the Nets' record is also high in the East. In the NBA's official MVP list, Durant also successfully surpassed Curry to rise to no. 1, such an outstanding performance really made fans shine.
However, this is not all the surprises that Durant brings to fans, in addition to winning the first place in this issue of the MVP list, Durant has also won a milestone this time. The American Basketball Association officially announced that Durant was elected the best male athlete of the year in American basketball, which is the third time Durant has been elected to the award, which also makes Durant the first person in the American men's basketball team.
The most important reason why Durant won this honor this time is that at the Tokyo Olympic Games, Durant led the American men's basketball team to win the Olympic gold medal. During the Tokyo Olympics, Durant played in a total of 6 games, averaging 20.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.
In the men's basketball final of the Tokyo Olympic Games, Durant showed his dominance with practical actions, he cut down a comprehensive data of 29 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block in the final, helping the U.S. men's basketball team defeat the French men's basketball team, which also made the U.S. men's basketball team win the Olympic gold medal as desired, and such an outstanding performance also made Durant elected the MVP of the tournament.
As we all know, the Olympic Games are large-scale international events held every 4 years, which also means that the olympic games are participated in by the top athletes of various countries. The goal of athletes from all over the world is also clear, that is, to stand on the top podium for the glory of the country, and Durant has done this, and he really played an important role in the journey to the Tokyo Olympics.
With his bravery in the Olympic Games, Durant was elected the best male athlete of the year in American basketball, and the Olympic gold medal became the key, and this very gold medal added a lot of points to Durant. Durant's first two selections were in 2010 and 2016, and in 2016 he shared the award with Anthony.
No athlete has ever won a prize three times before, and Durant has created a new history this time. Coupled with the fact that Durant has won the first place in the MVP list this time, this is indeed a double happiness. But for Durant, his primary goal now is to help the Nets secure the first place in the East, after all, the Nets are still missing Irving.
Before Irving returns, Durant and Harden need to take on more responsibility. Harden has been tired of resting before, and Durant's average time per game has remained high. Although the Nets are now in the first place in the East, the Bucks played by Alphabet Brother have gradually caught up, which also gives the Nets a certain sense of oppression, which shows that Durant still can't relax in the slightest.
Finally, congratulations to Durant on being selected as the best male athlete in American basketball, if he can continue to maintain such a hot state, then I believe Durant will bring more surprises to fans. As for how Durant will perform next, let's wait and see!