Kevin Durant praises players emulating Luka Doncic's style
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:41 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Kevin Durant expressed admiration for basketball players modeling their games after Luka Doncic during his "Boardroom Talks" show. Durant highlighted Doncic's global influence, noting that young athletes look up to him as they did with past legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Doncic, who recently slimmed down, averaged 33.5 points per game last season and garnered MVP consideration before a hamstring injury cut his season short in April. Durant appreciates the blend of American and international basketball culture that Doncic represents.
- •Kevin Durant admires players emulating Luka Doncic's game.
- •Doncic averaged 33.5 points, 7.7 rebounds last season.
- •He won his second scoring title in three years.
- •Doncic was considered for MVP but had a season-ending injury.
- •Durant notes Doncic blends American style with his Slovenian roots.
- 2:41 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin Durant likes how basketball players are emulating Luka Doncic
"Luka Doncic's popularity and influence across the globe when it comes to basketball is becoming undeniable.
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