Kevin Durant discusses growth with coach Ime Udoka and leadership roles

Kevin Durant expressed optimism about his evolving relationship with coach Ime Udoka, noting their bond grows daily. He emphasized the importance of building this connection further, especially with the return of teammates Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams. Both players hold key leadership roles within the team, which will support younger players in their development. Durant's remarks highlight a collective effort on the team in areas such as leadership, scoring, and defense.

• 10:38 AMYahoo Sports — I feel like we can be even closer as a coach-player. …