Kevin Durant, a former Texas Longhorns standout and current Phoenix Suns superstar, has remained among the NBA’s elite since entering the league in 2007.
His illustrious career includes Rookie of the Year honors, an MVP award, 14 All-Star selections, and six All-NBA First Team nods—a testament to his sustained dominance over the years.
Adding to his legacy, Durant secured back-to-back championships with the Golden State Warriors, claiming Finals MVP in both victories.
His relentless excellence was on full display once again this week, as he earned his 33rd Player of the Week award, tying the late Kobe Bryant for second-most all-time.
Now, only LeBron James stands ahead with an astonishing 69 weekly honors, meaning Durant would need to more than double his current total to surpass the all-time record.
This season, Durant continues to perform at an elite level, averaging 26.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game—numbers that mirror his career-long consistency.
However, despite his individual brilliance, the Suns find themselves in a tough spot as the tenth seed in the competitive Western Conference, with only 11 games left in the regular season.
While the play-in tournament remains within reach, holding off teams like the Mavericks and Kings will be crucial for Phoenix to keep their playoff hopes alive.
If the Suns aim to not only reach the postseason but make a deep push, Durant will need his star teammates, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, to step up and deliver the necessary firepower to contend.