“I feel like fans only want free agency and drama and only care about playoffs and Finals and what that means for somebody’s legacy,” he said. “Then they get programmed to simply take into consideration that, which has made them not need to care in regards to the common season.” However he additionally doesn’t blame them, in a splintered media surroundings the place the NBA is competing for eyeballs not simply in opposition to different TV reveals but in addition in opposition to streaming networks and social media platforms.
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Supply: ESPN
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns’ Kevin Durant hopes followers ‘keep invested in sport’ regardless of drop in NBA viewership (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… through @azcentral – 1:57 PM
Suns’ Kevin Durant hopes followers ‘keep invested in sport’ regardless of drop in NBA viewership (w/video) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… through @azcentral – 1:57 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“When key guys in your lineup are out, typically you bought to alter id in your workforce on the fly.”
Kevin Durant on Suns XMas win w/o Devin Booker, Grayson Allen and Bol Bol.
On Mama Durant in attendance: “It by no means will get outdated having your loved ones and assist system there.” #Suns pic.x.com/E4f2nrOJF5 – 12:02 PM
“When key guys in your lineup are out, typically you bought to alter id in your workforce on the fly.”
Kevin Durant on Suns XMas win w/o Devin Booker, Grayson Allen and Bol Bol.
On Mama Durant in attendance: “It by no means will get outdated having your loved ones and assist system there.” #Suns pic.x.com/E4f2nrOJF5 – 12:02 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Most factors scored on Christmas Day in NBA historical past
Dwyane Wade: 314
Kevin Durant: 342
Oscar Robertson: 377
Kobe Bryant: 395
LEBRON JAMES: 507 👑 pic.x.com/LaN8PcyGID – 5:58 AM
Most factors scored on Christmas Day in NBA historical past
Dwyane Wade: 314
Kevin Durant: 342
Oscar Robertson: 377
Kobe Bryant: 395
LEBRON JAMES: 507 👑 pic.x.com/LaN8PcyGID – 5:58 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It’s a bizarre dialogue across the league and viewership and I see lots of people blaming the gamers for it. One thing that huge, it’s not only one part on why it’s going that method.”
Kevin Durant on viewership being down in NBA. #Suns #NBAChristmasDay pic.x.com/DLzcJutQMB – 1:59 AM
“It’s a bizarre dialogue across the league and viewership and I see lots of people blaming the gamers for it. One thing that huge, it’s not only one part on why it’s going that method.”
Kevin Durant on viewership being down in NBA. #Suns #NBAChristmasDay pic.x.com/DLzcJutQMB – 1:59 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant on Bradley Beal’s efficiency earlier than laughing: “Only a nice all-around sport. 4 steals tonight, a block, 11-for-21. He missed 2 FTs, which is trash. However we’ll take it.”
Later added: “It was unimaginable to look at. In that 4Q, we performed by him, and he took us residence” pic.x.com/IpP536Lsf4 – 1:50 AM
Kevin Durant on Bradley Beal’s efficiency earlier than laughing: “Only a nice all-around sport. 4 steals tonight, a block, 11-for-21. He missed 2 FTs, which is trash. However we’ll take it.”
Later added: “It was unimaginable to look at. In that 4Q, we performed by him, and he took us residence” pic.x.com/IpP536Lsf4 – 1:50 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant postgame. #NBAChristmasDay #Suns pic.x.com/ZyM6d3PWCz – 1:34 AM
Kevin Durant postgame. #NBAChristmasDay #Suns pic.x.com/ZyM6d3PWCz – 1:34 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns avenge lopsided loss as Durant, Beal lead win over Denver Nuggets (w/video) #Suns #NBAChristmasDay azcentral.com/story/sports/n… through @azcentral – 1:05 AM
Phoenix Suns avenge lopsided loss as Durant, Beal lead win over Denver Nuggets (w/video) #Suns #NBAChristmasDay azcentral.com/story/sports/n… through @azcentral – 1:05 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Kevin Durant referred to as Nikola Jokić “arguably the perfect participant on this planet and a top-10 participant of all-time” throughout his ESPN postgame interview. pic.x.com/DrVnL64FGl – 1:01 AM
Kevin Durant referred to as Nikola Jokić “arguably the perfect participant on this planet and a top-10 participant of all-time” throughout his ESPN postgame interview. pic.x.com/DrVnL64FGl – 1:01 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Phoenix was 1-11 with out both Booker or Durant within the lineup coming into tonight. The win was at Utah.
Huge win for the Suns tonight. It took a season-high 21 area aim makes an attempt from Bradley Beal
Additionally
The workforce that had the fewest turnovers gained all 5 2024 Christmas video games. – 12:53 AM
Phoenix was 1-11 with out both Booker or Durant within the lineup coming into tonight. The win was at Utah.
Huge win for the Suns tonight. It took a season-high 21 area aim makes an attempt from Bradley Beal
Additionally
The workforce that had the fewest turnovers gained all 5 2024 Christmas video games. – 12:53 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Remaining: PHX 110, DEN 100
Beal: 27 Pts, 4 Ast, 4 Stl, 11-21 FG
Durant: 27-6-4-2-2, 9-26 FG
Jones: 17 Pts, 4 Ast, 7-9 FG
Nurkic: 8 Pts, 13 Reb, 6 Ast
Jokic: 25 Pts, 15 Reb, 10-19 FG
Suns win their first Christmas Day sport since 2009 – 12:50 AM
Remaining: PHX 110, DEN 100
Beal: 27 Pts, 4 Ast, 4 Stl, 11-21 FG
Durant: 27-6-4-2-2, 9-26 FG
Jones: 17 Pts, 4 Ast, 7-9 FG
Nurkic: 8 Pts, 13 Reb, 6 Ast
Jokic: 25 Pts, 15 Reb, 10-19 FG
Suns win their first Christmas Day sport since 2009 – 12:50 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Durant goes to have a good time Beal’s bucket and will get near going over the baseline. Ref tells him that and Durant informs him I’m in my zone! On the turnover compelled by Beal, Durant instinctively sprints towards Beal (previous the identical ref) after which shortly retreats. Enjoyable! – 12:33 AM
Durant goes to have a good time Beal’s bucket and will get near going over the baseline. Ref tells him that and Durant informs him I’m in my zone! On the turnover compelled by Beal, Durant instinctively sprints towards Beal (previous the identical ref) after which shortly retreats. Enjoyable! – 12:33 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jokic and Durant have each performed 30:28, together with the whole 1st and third quarters
KD is now outscoring Joker 23 to 22
Nuggets now have a greater FG% (47.6% than Phoenix (47%)
However Suns have extra 3s, extra free throws, and have compelled extra Nuggets turnovers. – 12:19 AM
Jokic and Durant have each performed 30:28, together with the whole 1st and third quarters
KD is now outscoring Joker 23 to 22
Nuggets now have a greater FG% (47.6% than Phoenix (47%)
However Suns have extra 3s, extra free throws, and have compelled extra Nuggets turnovers. – 12:19 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Finish of 3Q: PHX 85, DEN 78
Durant: 23 Pts, 5 Ast, 7-19 FG
Beal: 19 Pts, 4 Stl, 7-13 FG
Jones: 14 Pts, 4 Ast, 6-8 FG
Jokic: 22 Pts, 13 Reb, 9-17 FG
Suns gained the 3Q 27-22 – 12:17 AM
Finish of 3Q: PHX 85, DEN 78
Durant: 23 Pts, 5 Ast, 7-19 FG
Beal: 19 Pts, 4 Stl, 7-13 FG
Jones: 14 Pts, 4 Ast, 6-8 FG
Jokic: 22 Pts, 13 Reb, 9-17 FG
Suns gained the 3Q 27-22 – 12:17 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Flare display on the prime of the important thing on Durant put up touches for the guard one cross away has been a pleasant enhance for the ball motion off the doubles. – 12:11 AM
Flare display on the prime of the important thing on Durant put up touches for the guard one cross away has been a pleasant enhance for the ball motion off the doubles. – 12:11 AM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
On the half: Suns 58, Nuggets 56
PHX shot effectively from past the arc & Beal/Durant received going.
For Denver, Jokic led with 17 pts, 8 rebs & MPJ added 11 pts. Nuggets are beginning to hit a groove.
In case you’re Malone, what’s your vacation message to the workforce? – 11:37 PM
On the half: Suns 58, Nuggets 56
PHX shot effectively from past the arc & Beal/Durant received going.
For Denver, Jokic led with 17 pts, 8 rebs & MPJ added 11 pts. Nuggets are beginning to hit a groove.
In case you’re Malone, what’s your vacation message to the workforce? – 11:37 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nuggets path 58-56 at halftime.
Jokic has 17-8-2. Michael Porter Jr. is the one different Nugget in double figures with 11. Denver has 9 offensive rebounds and an 8-0 edge in second-chance factors. Phoenix owns a 9-1 edge in FB factors.
Durant and Beal with 14 apiece for Phoenix. – 11:37 PM
Nuggets path 58-56 at halftime.
Jokic has 17-8-2. Michael Porter Jr. is the one different Nugget in double figures with 11. Denver has 9 offensive rebounds and an 8-0 edge in second-chance factors. Phoenix owns a 9-1 edge in FB factors.
Durant and Beal with 14 apiece for Phoenix. – 11:37 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 58, DEN 56
Durant: 14 Pts, 5 Ast, 5-13 FG
Beal: 14 Pts, 3 Stl, 5-10 FG
Nurkic: 8 Pts, 6 Reb, 3-4 FG
Jokic: 17 Pts, 8 Reb, 7-12 FG
Huge 3Q developing for a Suns workforce that’s struggled within the third and a Nuggets squad that dominates second halves – 11:35 PM
Halftime: PHX 58, DEN 56
Durant: 14 Pts, 5 Ast, 5-13 FG
Beal: 14 Pts, 3 Stl, 5-10 FG
Nurkic: 8 Pts, 6 Reb, 3-4 FG
Jokic: 17 Pts, 8 Reb, 7-12 FG
Huge 3Q developing for a Suns workforce that’s struggled within the third and a Nuggets squad that dominates second halves – 11:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant grabbed at his left ankle when going round Nurkic display and falling as foul referred to as on Gordon.
Westbrook round Durant on different finish, Durant reply. Suns up one. #Suns #NBAChristmasDay – 11:32 PM
Durant grabbed at his left ankle when going round Nurkic display and falling as foul referred to as on Gordon.
Westbrook round Durant on different finish, Durant reply. Suns up one. #Suns #NBAChristmasDay – 11:32 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Mama Durant good luck.
4 of Suns 7 made 3s are nook/wing 3s the place she’s sitting.
Suns up 51-45. #Suns #NBAChristmasDay pic.x.com/MxWEHV1zyi – 11:23 PM
Mama Durant good luck.
4 of Suns 7 made 3s are nook/wing 3s the place she’s sitting.
Suns up 51-45. #Suns #NBAChristmasDay pic.x.com/MxWEHV1zyi – 11:23 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Full shift first quarters for Nikola Jokic and Kevin Durant
Joker outscored KD 15-10
However Suns shot 70.6% FGs, 6/7 3s – 11:12 PM
Full shift first quarters for Nikola Jokic and Kevin Durant
Joker outscored KD 15-10
However Suns shot 70.6% FGs, 6/7 3s – 11:12 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Finish of 1Q: PHX 38, DEN 34
Durant: 10 Pts, 4 Ast, 3-6 FG
Nurkic: 7 Pts, 3 Reb, 3-3 FG
Beal: 5 Pts, 2 Ast, 2 Stl, 1-2 FG
Jokic: 15 Pts, 5 Reb, 6-7 FG – 11:08 PM
Finish of 1Q: PHX 38, DEN 34
Durant: 10 Pts, 4 Ast, 3-6 FG
Nurkic: 7 Pts, 3 Reb, 3-3 FG
Beal: 5 Pts, 2 Ast, 2 Stl, 1-2 FG
Jokic: 15 Pts, 5 Reb, 6-7 FG – 11:08 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant misplaced his footing on a drive and you might hear the collective groan within the area as he stayed on the bottom for a second. Luckily it seems to be like he’s all proper and he’s staying within the sport – 11:03 PM
Kevin Durant misplaced his footing on a drive and you might hear the collective groan within the area as he stayed on the bottom for a second. Luckily it seems to be like he’s all proper and he’s staying within the sport – 11:03 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant went down onerous on butt driving on Westbrook.
Hit FTs. Appears fantastic.
Suns up 31-24. #Suns #NBAChristmasDay – 11:03 PM
Durant went down onerous on butt driving on Westbrook.
Hit FTs. Appears fantastic.
Suns up 31-24. #Suns #NBAChristmasDay – 11:03 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant tried to get by an Aaron Gordon display and AG fell over. KD simply stood there observing him like “actually, dude?” for a great 15 seconds. I laughed – 10:51 PM
Kevin Durant tried to get by an Aaron Gordon display and AG fell over. KD simply stood there observing him like “actually, dude?” for a great 15 seconds. I laughed – 10:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Mama Durant within the constructing. #Suns #NBAChristmasDay pic.x.com/EpKpJaTvmV – 10:49 PM
Mama Durant within the constructing. #Suns #NBAChristmasDay pic.x.com/EpKpJaTvmV – 10:49 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Dunn on Murray.
Durant transition dunk from Beal. Suns 2-0. #Suns – 10:39 PM
Dunn on Murray.
Durant transition dunk from Beal. Suns 2-0. #Suns – 10:39 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
What would you reward Steph, LeBron and KD to win another title?
@Kendrickperkins, @stephenasmith and Bob Myers share their selection 🎁 pic.x.com/0uAdAy6Wr8 – 8:55 PM
What would you reward Steph, LeBron and KD to win another title?
@Kendrickperkins, @stephenasmith and Bob Myers share their selection 🎁 pic.x.com/0uAdAy6Wr8 – 8:55 PM
Extra on this storyline
“My thing is you can’t s— on the product and think that people are going to value that product like some of the shows do. All of us purported to be on the identical workforce. However it appears like all people is clashing proper now. Attempting to get extra consideration. All people, as an alternative of simply all making an attempt to push the sport in the suitable path.” -via ESPN / December 26, 2024
“Yeah, I feel so,” Durant mentioned after guiding his Suns to a 110-100 Christmas Day victory over the Nuggets. “Ace is a pure, pure talent. Being able to shoot the ball with that type of touch from anywhere. It’s insane the pictures that he could make over a number of folks at that size. It’s unimaginable to look at.” -via New York Post / December 26, 2024
“Him and his teammate Dylan Harper are taking part in some nice ball. They’re one in every of my favourite groups to look at. However I see a few of my sport in Ace,” Durant mentioned. “I feel he’s a part of the midrange sport. He’s probably a little bit more advanced than I was at that age. But he’s a problem. I can’t wait to see his career growth.” -via New York Post / December 26, 2024
