As Kevin Durant is 36-years-old, it’s impossible to ignore how much longer he will be on the hardwood. The future first-ballot Hall of Fame player currently represents the Phoenix Suns, though that is subject to change this offseason.
Durant, LeBron James, Stephen Curry and other generation-defining players are reaching the end of their respective careers, and the new wave of players is currently establishing who will lead the league for years to come.
While the conversation could go on for quite some time, there’s no doubt Victor Wembanyama will be integral in the future of the NBA and the direction in which the league is headed.
The last generation of players is quite critical of Durant and his fellow co-stars across the league, and the Suns forward is trying to change that narrative as he and the current era of stars are ushered out of the league.
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyamatalks with Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant.
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What Durant said about Victor Wembanyama
While Durant is still averaging 27.3 points per game and continues to be one of the most remarkable players in the league, he’s sure to acknowledge the up-and-coming talents.
Recently, the Suns forward shared a strong message about Victor Wembanyama — a generational 7-foot-4 talent.
“He’s on the right path to being one of the greatest we’ve ever seen. It’s just about going through those experiences in real time and learning from them to get better,” Durant said. “He’s on the right track.”
The Suns make their return to their regular season schedule against the San Antonio Spurs and Wembanyama, though the road contest will be played in Austin, TX.
Durant played at Texas during his lone season of college basketball, so it’s a homecoming for the NBA legend.