Author: Monojit Mandal
In a new development, legendary NBA superstars LeBron James and Kevin Durant, who have dominated the game for more than a decade, are being asked to take up alternative positions as they approach the end of their successful careers. This surprising request comes from none other than NBA icon Kevin Garnett, who thinks the time has come for these two veteran superstars to abandon their ball-dominant approaches and adapt to new methods of contributing to their respective teams.
Showtime has published footage of Kevin Garnett talking to NBA legend Paul Pierce during a preview of the next episode of “Ticket & The Truth”, which should premiere on Monday. In that chat, Garnett said that LeBron James and Kevin Durant should go from being great ball handlers to being more “on point” on the floor. He encouraged players to experiment with playing off the ball, perhaps putting themselves in the corner to capitalize on plays initiated by their teammates, thus freeing them up for high-percentage shots.
LeBron James, in his 21st season in the NBA, and Kevin Durant, in his 17th, have succeeded as powerful ball-handlers throughout their careers, proficient at orchestrating plays and getting their teammates involved. Despite their continued production and apparent effect, Garnett believes they should explore the possibility of delegating playmaking duties to others to revitalize their game and extend their influence on the court.
This discussion was sparked by Garnett’s heated assertion that the Phoenix Suns are led by Devin Booker, not Kevin Durant. While it’s unlikely that LeBron or Durant will relinquish their key roles on the court this season, their recent performances, as evidenced by James’ impressive averages of 28.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists, and Durant’s stellar numbers of 29.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists, show that they remain at the top of their game with no signs of slowing down.
While the NBA world considers the future of these prominent players and the possible changes in their style of play, fans will certainly be interested to know how LeBron James and Kevin Durant deal with this important stage in their historic careers.