Kevin Durant

2024 - 7 - 29

Kevin Durant Dunks on Doubts and Flies High for Team USA!

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Can Kevin Durant secure his legacy as the greatest Olympic basketball player ever? Watch him soar back onto the court and lead Team USA to victory over Serbia!

As the Paris 2024 Olympics kicked off, all eyes were on Kevin Durant, the scoring sensation who has become synonymous with high-flying dunks and clutch three-pointers. Coming back from a calf injury that raised eyebrows and questions about his readiness for competition, Durant didn’t just step onto the court; he leapt back into action with a breathtaking performance against Serbia. With 23 points in just under 17 minutes of playing time, Durant made it clear that he’s as vital to Team USA’s gold medal aspirations as ever. His impressive shooting performance included an incredible 8-for-9 from the field, proving to fans and critics alike that he’s back and better than ever.

LeBron James, another basketball titan, joined Durant in electrifying the crowd, showcasing his iconic punishing drives that had fans on the edge of their seats. Together, this duo of talent and experience maneuvered through Serbia’s defense, allowing Team USA to deliver a near-perfect performance with a final score of 110-84. Both superstars demonstrated their synergy on the court, reminding everyone why they’re considered some of the best in the game. For those questioning who would lead the charge for the U.S. team, the message was clear: Kevin Durant and LeBron James are marking their territory in pursuit of Olympic glory.

But the real question that’s emerging alongside Durant’s return is whether he can secure a place in history as the greatest Olympic basketball player ever. With three gold medals already under his belt and the chance to snag a fourth, Durant is aiming not just to add to his accolades but to cement his legacy. As the all-time leading scorer in U.S. men's Olympic basketball history, each game brings him closer to solidifying his status among basketball royalty. Fans can hardly wait to see how he performs in the coming matches.

In a fun twist of fate, Kevin Durant also engaged with fans on social media about potential changes in basketball rules, comparing the NBA style with FIBA’s. It’s as if he’s not just aiming to score on the court but also shooting for a little clarity on how the game could evolve! Amidst all the tension and excitement of competitive sports, Durant reminds everyone of the simpler joys of discussing the game and its mechanics, proving he's a player of the people as much as of the scoreboard! Did you know that Kevin Durant has played more Olympic games than any other U.S. player in history? And here’s a fun fact: he scored more points in total at the Olympics than some countries’ entire teams! Talk about an incredible record!

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Kevin Durant inspires US in rout of Serbia to launch Olympic ... (The Straits Times)

He finishes with 23 points for the reigning champions, NBA star Nikola Jokic leads Serbia scoring with 20 points. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Kevin Durant returns with a perfect start as ... (Olympics)

Team USA's all-time leading scorer comes back from a calf injury to score 21 points and LeBron James wows the sellout crowd with his punishing drives to ...

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Kevin Durant explodes onto the Olympic court to lead Team USA ... (NBC4 Washington)

Questions lingered whether the NBA star and Prince George's County native would be able to play because of a calf injury, but he was cleared right before ...

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Is USA's Kevin Durant the greatest Olympic basketball player ever ... (USA TODAY)

Durant is trying to become the first U.S. men's player to win four gold medals. He is already the U.S. men's all-time leading Olympic scorer.

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Kevin Durant Returns From Injury, Leading Team USA off the Bench ... (TeamUSA.org)

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Kevin Durant led both sides in scoring, just days after recovering from a calf strain.

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Kevin Durant Returns to US Lineup, Scores 23 Points to Lead Win ... (Jakarta Globe)

Durant -- the all-time leading scorer in US men's Olympic history -- scored 23 points on 8-for-9 shooting in under 17 minutes of action.

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LeBron James, Kevin Durant lead U.S. men's basketball team past ... (CBS News)

The U.S. men's team put on a near-perfect show as they rolled to a 110-84 win over Serbia.

Kevin Durant makes first eight shots in spectacular return to action ... (NBC Olympics)

In his return from a calf injury, Durant immediately showed why he's among the most important players on the U.S. roster.

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Kevin Durant Reacts to Fan Asking NBA to Change Rules to FIBA ... (Bleacher Report)

Kevin Durant has logged back on. Durant went back and forth with fans Monday over their differences in their preferred styles of basketball: In a…

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LeBron James, Kevin Durant impress for Team USA; USWNT ... (CBSSports.com)

Durant (23 points) and James (21) led the Americans past Nikola Jokic and Serbia.

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Kevin Durant Shines In Team USA's Win Over Serbia To Begin ... (Forbes)

Team USA unleashed its not-so-secret weapon Sunday when Kevin Durant made his return off the bench. KD dazzled with a historic first-half performance to ...

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