Kevin Durant says Brooklyn Nets were his best team on paper
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Kevin Durant stated in an interview that, on paper, the best team he played for was the Brooklyn Nets, not the Golden State Warriors. He named standout players from the Nets, including Kyrie Irving and James Harden, highlighting their major accomplishments. Durant acknowledged that while the Warriors featured stars like Stephen Curry, at the time, only Curry had significant accolades among them. Recent comments also suggested that he views the 2026 Philadelphia 76ers as more talented than the Warriors' championship teams.
- •Durant referred to the Nets as the best team he played for on paper.
- •He cited the accolades of Nets players, emphasizing their accomplishments.
- •Durant compared this to the Warriors, where he felt only Curry had significant accolades at the time.
- •He previously claimed the 2026 76ers are more talented than his Warriors teams.
- 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — Kevin Durant says 'on paper' the best team he ever played for were the Brooklyn Nets, not Golden State Warriors
"Kevin Durant says 'on paper' the best team he ever played for were the Brooklyn Nets, not Golden State Warriors
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