Kevin Durant questions comparisons between Warriors and 76ers rosters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:41 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Kevin Durant expressed doubts regarding the notion that the 2016-17 Warriors are superior to the 2026-27 76ers during an event for USA Basketball. He defended his view in a response on Instagram, highlighting key players such as Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown from the 76ers. Durant argues that both teams have strengths, but the current Sixers' roster is comparable on paper. This discussion comes amidst ongoing evaluation of team strengths leading into the next NBA season.
- •Durant questioned the Warriors' superiority over the Sixers.
- •He mentioned players like Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown.
- •The comments were made at a USA Basketball event.
- •Durant responded to a fan on Instagram regarding the teams.
- •Comparisons of team dynamics are ongoing in the NBA.
- 10:41 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin Durant: I don't get how 2016-17 Warriors are better on paper than 2026-27 Sixers
"Kevin Durant: I don't get how 2016-17 Warriors are better on paper than 2026-27 Sixers
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