Kevin Durant discusses challenges during Suns tenure in recent interview
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Kevin Durant reflected on his time with the Phoenix Suns during an appearance on 'Boardroom Talks.' He noted that while he enjoyed playing alongside Devin Booker, the team's veteran culture created challenges that ultimately led to his departure. Despite achieving solid individual performance with averages of 26.8 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, the Suns failed to advance past the second round of the playoffs during his tenure and fell short of even making the play-in tournament in his last season. Durant expressed no hard feelings toward the organization but acknowledged a disconnect with his younger teammates amid the team's culture.
- •Durant averaged 26.8 points and 6.3 rebounds over 145 games with the Suns.
- •The Suns didn't progress past the second round of the playoffs during his stay.
- •Durant felt a cultural rift between himself and younger teammates.
- •He has moved on to the Houston Rockets after leaving Phoenix.
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Durant Explains What Went Wrong In Failed Suns Tenure
"Kevin Durant reflects on his time in Phoenix and what led to his departure.
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