Just being able to space the floor and use my skill to help other players. And I think that’s what makes you a versatile player and be able to adapt to any offense. So I like to take shots in the mid-range, I like to cut to the basket, I like to do the little things throughout the offense. Making good plays on both ends of the floor. “I think I built my game around being efficient, taking good shots. What do you think it takes for a player to adapt and be versatile like you have and how do you think Booker meshes with you in that regard? Like I’ve said, they’ve built themselves up and built an infrastructure for themselves already, and I’m looking forward to adding to it.”Īdaptability and versatility has been a huge part of your career, and as you saw in Tokyo (in the 2020 Olympics) firsthand, Devin Booker did what ( San Antonio Spurs and Team USA coach) needed him to do to help you guys win. So I’m excited I’m here, I’m looking forward to trying to add as much as I can to the group already. ![]() You got somebody like Devin, Chris, (Suns point guard) Chris Paul and (Suns center) Deandre Ayton, guys that work and I wanted to be a part of that. I knew this would be a great place to play and a great place to continue to get better as a player. They always cheered their fans on, but they showed love to the opposing team as well. I always loved playing here in Phoenix, the fans always showed love to just good basketball in general. I see the culture started to change, the way they played on the floor, the energy they played with started to change. You see the growth in this team, when (Suns coach) Monty (Williams) took over, when James came here. “They experienced a lot the last couple years. But what was it about this current group that made you want to come here and play? So obviously, you’ve had respect for the franchise way back then. You mentioned (Suns shooting guard) Devin (Booker) and Deandre (Ayton) and (former Suns forward who was acquired with Durant from the Brooklyn Nets before the trade deadline) T.J. But I can go back to the season, when you spoke highly of the Suns’ young core. With this summer, obviously this was a destination for you. So I appreciate the warm welcome, but I got more work to do.” So I want to go out there and do as most as I can and to the best that I can every day for you guys. I truly don’t think I deserve all of this, because I know I’ve done a lot of good things in basketball, but I haven’t done them yet in a Suns jersey. 35 for the Phoenix Suns, Kevin Durant.ĭurant: “Wow, wow. But I stand here today proud and happy to introduce No. It’s taken a lot of hard work, a lot of determination, a lot of commitment from the fans and everyone inside and outside this building. And I think we’ve reached the point where we’ve been able to add arguably one of the greatest players to ever play this sport. ![]() I took this job a few years ago, determined to try to build a team built for championships. ![]() ![]() For all the fans, everywhere in Phoenix and out in space, this is a great day for our franchise. Are we ready? (Crowd cheers) I just want to thank everyone for being here today. Jones: “Are we ready? (Crowd cheers) I asked a real question. I’m going to turn it over to the guy that makes all the trades, makes everything happen for us, does a heck of a job for us. Excited to be here with everybody and be in Phoenix with all of you guys. But really appreciate you guys being here, we’re going to have a lot of fun. We obviously got the guy next to us (Durant), we’re going to introduce in a second. Appreciate you all coming out here for a special day in Phoenix. Ishbia: “So real quickly, Valley, thank you for having us. Here is everything Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, majority owner Mat Ishbia and general manager James Jones said during the Durant’s introductory press conference Thursday afternoon.
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