Durant Omits Suns From List of Best Teams He's Played On
In a recent interview with Boardroom, Kevin Durant named the Brooklyn Nets and Golden State Warriors as the best teams he has been part of, notably excluding the Phoenix Suns. Durant's tenure in Phoenix ended with a trade to Houston after a disappointing 2024-25 season marred by injuries and chemistry issues. The Suns had high expectations after adding Bradley Beal but failed to meet them.
Durant's Phoenix chapter began with optimism after he arrived shortly following Mat Ishbia's ownership purchase, joining Devin Booker and later Bradley Beal. The Suns opened the 2024-25 campaign with a 9-2 record before injuries and internal friction derailed the season. The star trio never won a single playoff game together.
Before his eventual move to Houston, Durant blocked a proposed trade sending him back to Golden State. The Rockets deal brought Phoenix a top-ten draft choice in Khaman Maluach, plus Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks. Durant's recent Boardroom remarks, citing Brooklyn and Golden State instead of Phoenix, underscore how completely that relationship deteriorated.
Durant's omission could shape how fans and analysts assess the Suns' recent championship window, potentially influencing free-agent perceptions of Phoenix as a destination. The snub may also intensify scrutiny of the front office's roster-building decisions, while Houston supporters could view it as validation of their team's direction. Younger players watching might weigh chemistry concerns more heavily when considering future team moves.