Kevin Durant reflects on the underwhelming 2021 Nets roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:15 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Kevin Durant expressed regret over the 2021 Brooklyn Nets, a team he viewed as the best on paper. Despite having stars Kyrie Irving and James Harden alongside him, the team failed to secure a title due to injuries and limited playing time together. The trio only played 16 games as a unit, achieving a 13-3 record during that period. Durant reminisced about the talent present, stating it would have been exciting to see what they could achieve if healthy.
- •Durant believes the 2021 Nets had exceptional talent.
- •Team only played 16 games together, going 13-3.
- •Injuries and Harden's trade hindered championship aspirations.
- •Durant compares this team to his championship-winning Warriors.
- •He highlights other notable names on the roster.
- 1:15 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin Durant looks back on the 2021 Nets team that he felt was the best team on paper
"It seems Kevin Durant is still sad his Nets stint did not work out.
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