Kevin Durant, one of the greatest scorers in NBA history, is another player with the strongest one-on-one talent after Tracy McGrady, Kobe Bryant, and Allen Iverson. His unmatched height and skill set him up to be the league's toughest nightmare to defend.
However, this superstar, who has always been admired, has recently been in a series of negative news. According to well-known NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski, Durant has made a trade request to Suns management, expressing his desire to leave the team. This news has undoubtedly added to the woes of the Suns, who have not performed well this season. As one of the Suns' star players, Durant's request to leave the court is bound to take a heavy toll on the team's morale.
So, why did Durant come up with the idea of leaving the Suns?
First of all, the Suns have a worrying record this season, and so far, the team is only 10th in the West, which is far from the expectations and goals of Durant when he joined the Suns. At the beginning of the season, the Suns gathered Durant, Beal and Booker to form the "Big Three", which was expected to challenge for the championship. However, the actual performance has been greatly reduced, and the Big Three have only played three of the same game so far. The team's record is hardly satisfying to Durant.
Secondly, Beal, a Suns player, has been injured frequently this season and his form has been up and down. This has taken a heavy toll on the team's strength, lacking a stable organizational core to lead the team. The Suns are constantly exposed to internal contradictions, and there seems to be a lack of chemistry among the players. This is one of the reasons why Durant came up with the idea of leaving.
In the end, Durant and Booker are both excellent scorers, but neither is good at being the leader of the team. They can't be like Beal who can unite the team with great playmaking and a high ball quotient and bring out the best in their stars. In the game, the Suns' tactics relied too heavily on Durant's individual breakthroughs, which made it difficult to motivate the value of many role players. Durant himself is also getting tired and wants to join a team that can really compete for championships.
To sum up, the Suns' poor performance this season, as well as the team's problems, made Durant think of leaving. He aspires to join a stronger and more capable team to win championships.
However, we must also be soberly aware that Durant, as a top star, has played for 4 different teams, and frequent team changes are undoubtedly detrimental to his personal image and reputation. Once the team changes again, the criticism Durant faces is likely to be even sharper. People will question his choice and persistence at critical moments, believing that he is a "job-hopping star". This will also have a negative impact on Durant's future historical status evaluation.
On the other hand, we must also understand that the reason why Durant has the idea of leaving the team is not entirely for personal reasons, and the Suns' own problems are also an important factor. The management of the team has made many omissions in the construction and tactical arrangements of the team, and should also bear the main responsibility.
Looking ahead, Durant faces a tough choice. Should he stay with the Suns and embark on a renaissance with new head coach Vogel, or should he choose to open the door to free agency again and join a team that is better positioned to compete for a championship?
But no matter what Durant chooses in the end, we, as fans, sincerely hope that this great star can shine again and lead his team to glory. Durant has yet to win a championship of his own in his career, and we're all looking forward to that moment.