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Kevin Durant

KEVIN DURANT: ‘I LET THE CITY DOWN’

May 26, 2011 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

For the first time in his young NBA career, Kevin Durant is sick to his stomach. Never before has the 22-year-old superstar been subjected to this kind of cruel fate. Last season, Durant and the young and exciting Oklahoma City Thunder squad became an instant hit when they stretched the defending world champion L.A. Lakers … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Dallas Mavericks, Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder, Western Conference finals

VIDEO: DURANT DUNKS ON MAVERICKS

May 20, 2011 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

Oklahoma City All-Star forward Kevin Durant sent shock waves around the basketball world with his in-your-face, jaw-dropping slam dunk over Mavericks center Brendan Haywood in Game 2 of the 2011 Western Conference playoff series, a game in which the Thunder won 106-100 to tie the series at 1 apiece. It was an emphatic statement by … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: 2011 NBA playoffs, Brendan Haywood, Dallas Mavericks, Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder

Z-BEST POWER FORWARD IN THE NBA?

May 2, 2011 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

Zach Randolph is finally getting the recognition he richly deserves. It took 10 seasons and four stops in NBA cities, which included Portland, New York, Los Angeles and now Memphis, but the man/beast known as “Z-Bo” is showing the basketball world that he is the real deal and the only reason why we haven’t realized … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Kevin Durant, Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder, zach randolph

2010-11 NBA MIDSEASON AWARDS

February 19, 2011 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

As soon as LeBron James made his infamous “I’m taking my talents to South Beach” statement back in the summer, expectations were so high in Miami that anything less than spectacular is considered a failure. By his standards, LeBron is not enjoying a most valuable season. But pitted against the rest of the league LeBron’s … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Blake Griffin, derrick rose, Glen Davis, Gregg Popovich, Kevin Durant, LeBron James

KRZYZEWSKI: DURANT IS A SUPERSTAR

September 15, 2010 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

Coach Mike Krzyzewski recently visited with ESPN’s Mike & Mike Show and talked about 21-year-old phenom Kevin Durant and the significance of winning a world championship. Krzyzewski says winning a gold medal at the FIBA World Championships is a greater accomplishment than winning Olympic gold simply because of the competition. “It’s actually bigger because it’s … [Read more…]

Posted in: College Basketball, FIBA, General, NBA Tagged: Duke, FIBA World Championship, Kevin Durant, Mike Krzyzewski, Olympics

FIBA: DURANT VOTED BEST IN THE WORLD

September 13, 2010 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

Move over LeBron. Step aside D-Wade. Make room Kobe. Kevin Durant is coming fast and furious to join basketball’s Mt. Rushmore. After leading the United States to a 81-64 victory over host nation Turkey in the 2010 FIBA final, the 21-year-old forward of the Oklahoma City Thunder accomplished something LeBron James and Dwyane Wade couldn’t … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General, NBA Tagged: FIBA World Championship, Kevin Durant, Turkey, United States

USA-RUSSIA HOLDS SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE

September 10, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

On Sept. 9, 1972, Russia shocked the United States in the controversial gold-medal game at the Olympics Games in Munich, Germany. It was a bitter loss for the Americans, who still refuse to accept their silver medals because they all believe the game was taken away from them by the officials. It was the United … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General, NBA Tagged: 1972 Munich Games, David Blatt, FIBA, Kevin Durant, Mike Krzyzewski, Russell Westbrook, Russia, USA, World Championship

FIVE BEST PLAYERS IN FIBA WORLDS

September 4, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Because of the lack of star power currently competing in the FIBA World Championship in Turkey, some members of the basketball media have tabbed this year’s event as the “B-rated” championships. But don’t tell that to the individuals who have clearly set themselves apart from the rest of the competition and put together A-plus performances … [Read more…]

Posted in: Euroleague, FIBA, General, NBA Tagged: Ersan Ilyasova, FIBA, Kevin Durant, Linas Kleiza, Luis Scola, Turkey, Vassilis Spanoulis, World Championship

SCOUTING REPORT ON TEAM USA

August 16, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Not a single player from the 2008 U.S. national team will compete in the 2010 FIBA World Championship, so Team USA will have a brand new look. If the 2008 U.S. squad – a group that included Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade – was nicknamed the Redeem Team, then the 2010 U.S. team … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General, NBA Tagged: Andre Iguodala, Chauncey Billups, Danny Granger, derrick rose, Eric Gordon, FIBA World Championship, Kevin Durant, Kevin Love, Lamar Odom, Rudy Gay, Russell Westbrook, Stephen Curry, Tyson Chandler, USA Basketball

KEVIN DURANT: THE FACE OF TEAM USA

July 23, 2010 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

While Kobe Bryant rested his ailing knee and finger in L.A., Carmelo Anthony said “I do” to Lala Vazquez in New York, and LeBron James and Dwyane Wade hosted parties down in South Beach to celebrate their union, Kevin Durant worked up a good sweat with the U.S. men’s national team in the sweltering heat … [Read more…]

Posted in: FIBA, General, NBA Tagged: FIBA, Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder, Turkey, USA Basketball, World Championships
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