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KD, Draymond debate how Cavs defended Warriors in 2017 and 2018 NBA Finals

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Golden State is playing in its sixth NBA Finals in eight seasons, but a current Warrior, Draymond Green, gave his justification for why Steph Curry has yet to win an NBA Finals MVP Award, on Colin Cowherd. This true @KDTrey5 ?? https://t.co/mBKjrnFaEu — B. Trail (@BTrail7O7) May 31, 2022  Green and Kevin Durant, who left in the Warriors in free agency in the summer of 2019 have a history of clashes.  Pre-order TODAY: A History of the Nets-From Teaneck to Brooklyn Upon joining Brooklyn alongside Irving, Durant cited his verbal altercation with Green during the 2018-19 regular season as one of the tipping points for him to ultimately agreeing to a sign and trade to become a Net. Durant didn't see things that way, at all. From my view of it, this is 100% false… https://t.co/of6pFJUfvi — Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) May 31, 2022 Pre-order Today! New Nets History Book reveals untold story of how ... https://t.co/MAfdYDALWV #NetsLevel #NetsWorld #NBA @chibbs_1 @Kendal...

Kevin Durant agrees with All-time great's critical assessment of modern day NBA game

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D Don't include three-time champion James Worthy in the group of NBA fans loving the modern day 3-point happy game.  Pre-order TODAY: A History of the Nets-From Teaneck to Brooklyn  In an interview with Stoney & Jansen Show, on 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit, Worthy didn't mince words when characterizing the modern NBA game and athlete. James Worthy on state of NBA: "All they do is practice threes … get tattoos and tweet" https://t.co/aplBPS0Pjp — 97.1 The Ticket: (@971theticketxyt) May 26, 2022 The comments made their way to Kevin Durant, who seemed to agree with the fact that modern day pro athletes are tweet-happy, but he also let it be known that the mid-range game is very much part of his scoring repotoire. My middy is sharp, but james is right, this ain’t the old days lol https://t.co/MbHHTPSsQn — Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) May 26, 2022 Pre-order Today! New Nets History Book reveals untold story of how ... https://t.co/MAfdYDALWV #NetsLevel #N...

Nets need to emulate Warriors by developing youth, while chasing a title

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nba.com  If there's one thing you can't knock Steve Nash for this past season, it was his willingness to play rookies meaningful minutes during the regular season. A lot of this was precipitated by Kyrie Irving missing 52 games due to vaccine compliance issues, Kevin Durant being sidelined through the All-Star break with a knee injury and James Harden's balky hamstring sending him in and out of the lineup before his NBA trade deadline deal saw him land in Philly. Pre-order TODAY: A History of the Nets-From Teaneck to Brooklyn Cam Thomas, Kessler Edwards, David Duke Jr. and Day'Ron Sharpe for large portions of the season saw the floor as starters or rotation players playing in key moments.  Brooklyn had a lost season in 2021-22 from a championship standpoint, but while playoff success was lacking, the long-term benefit of building experience for the team's young depth will be invaluable in the seasons ahead. Just ask the Golden State Warriors. Jordan Poole,  Jonathan...

Once title favorites, Nets watch helplessly as East's true heavyweights battle

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How the mighty have fallen. The favorites to win the Eastern Conference by most oddsmakers, the Brooklyn Nets failed to win a single game in the 2022 NBA playoffs. It's surprising in some respects, perhaps for the national audience, but for those who followed the team's dysfunction and discord game in and game out, a first round playoff sweep by the Celtics was really par for the course. Pre-order TODAY: A History of the Nets-From Teaneck to Brooklyn  Brooklyn doesn't just have one Eastern Conference juggernaut to conquer, but instead: Boston, Miami, Milwaukee and even Philadelphia pose an uphill battle for Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and company to overcome next year. Pre-order Today! New Nets History Book reveals untold story of how ... https://t.co/MAfdYDALWV #NetsLevel #NetsWorld #NBA @chibbs_1 @KendallG13 @dbearak @DHenryTV — Nets Insider (@NetsHistory) May 12, 2022 Questions are mounting about Steve Nash's ability to make the proper coaching adjustmen...

LeBron names KD, Kyrie or Kobe as possible teammates in hypothetical 2-on-2 matchup with MJ and Pippen

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  NBA.com Game recognize game. Pre-order TODAY: A History of the Nets-From Teaneck to Brooklyn  LeBron James is fully aware of the star power residing in Brooklyn and in an open Q&A session via Twitter, The King gave an intriguing answer to a compelling question. Kobe, KD or Kyrie — LeBron James (@KingJames) May 17, 2022 Of course, NBA fans will never have an opportunity to see that legendary game happen, but it's clear James' respect for the individual skillset of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant is at an all-time high. Pre-order TODAY: A History of the Nets-From Teaneck to Brooklyn The late-great Kobe Bryant is as good a candidate as any to play alongside James in a battle of the NBA's greatest legends both past and present. Pre-order Today! New Nets History Book reveals untold story of how ... https://t.co/MAfdYDALWV #NetsLevel #NetsWorld #NBA @chibbs_1 @KendallG13 @dbearak @DHenryTV — Nets Insider (@NetsHistory) May 12, 2022   D espite the last two ...

Giannis feels KD's pain of losing in playoffs short-handed

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 It was Kevin Durant embracing Giannis Antetokounmpo after a heartbreaking Game 7 loss in the second round of the NBA playoffs last year, this time it was the Greek Freak sending best wishes to Jayson Tatum on the winning side in Game 7 Sunday. Pre-order TODAY: A History of the Nets-From Teaneck to Brooklyn Without Khris Middleton, the Bucks failed to capitalize on a 3-2 series lead and dropped the final two contests, with Antetokounmpo leaving it an out on the floor. Sound familiar? Pre-order Today! New Nets History Book reveals untold story of how ... https://t.co/MAfdYDALWV #NetsLevel #NetsWorld #NBA @chibbs_1 @KendallG13 @dbearak @DHenryTV — Nets Insider (@NetsHistory) May 12, 2022 Durant, with a hobbled Harden and without Kyrie Irving due to an ankle injury saw a 3-2 series edge slip away by a half shoe size in Game 7. The irony and parallels of how the Nets season ended last year and the fashion in which the Bucks were ousted by Boston this year is uncanny. Pre-orde...

Nets honeymoon phase with Kyrie, KD has reached a crossroads in Brooklyn

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Nba.com  As Brooklyn Turns should have been the slogan for the 2021-22 Brooklyn Nets. A soap opera of a basketball team that had every type of drama, dysfunction and intrigue to make for constant entertainment for Nets' detractors.  The on-court product was underwhelming due to Kyrie Irving's refusal to comply with local vaccine mandates, Kevin Durant being sideline with an injured knee, James Harden's discontentment and subsequent trade, along with a playoff sweep at the hands of the reviled Boston Celtics. Pre-order TODAY: A History of the Nets-From Teaneck to Brooklyn Not to mention the fact that Ben Simmons' herniated disc in his back prevented him from playing a single game with the club and forced him to undergo surgery this off-season.  All told, the Nets were a mess this past season. Pre-order Today! New Nets History Book reveals untold story of how ... https://t.co/MAfdYDALWV #NetsLevel #NetsWorld #NBA @chibbs_1 @KendallG13 @dbearak @DHenryTV — Nets In...