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Nick Nurse responds to Kevin Durant’s 76ers-Warriors comparison

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Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Nick Nurse responds to Kevin Durant’s 76ers-Warriors comparison
Summary

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse addressed Kevin Durant's comparison of the current 76ers to the 2016-17 Golden State Warriors. Durant declared the 76ers as the team to beat in the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season and urged fans to recognize their potential. Nurse acknowledged similarities in championship teams but emphasized the importance of hard work and dedication. His remarks came during an interview with NBC Sports Philadelphia following Durant's viral comments, which captured the attention of fellow NBA players including Draymond Green and Klay Thompson.

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  • •Kevin Durant called the 76ers the team to beat for 2026-27.
  • •Durant compared the 76ers to the 2016-17 Warriors.
  • •Nick Nurse stressed the need for hard work to achieve success.
  • •Nurse's comments follow reactions from Draymond Green and Klay Thompson.
  • •Nurse gave an interview with NBC Sports Philadelphia about Durant's remarks.
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  • 7:41 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Nurse smartly responds to Kevin Durant’s viral 76ers-Warriors comparison
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Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse responds to Kevin Durant’s take on the team. The 2026-27 NBA season is yet to begin, but Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has already hailed the Philadelphia 76ers as the team to beat.

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