TWD's Player of the Week (Week 3 2016)

Kevin Durant, GS SF, PF

.608 FG%, .714 FT%, 28.7 PTS, 3.0 3PM, 8.3 REB, 6.0 AST, 2.0 STL, 0.7 BLK, 2.0 TO, 3.0 PF

After the summer drama of Durant's departure from Oklahoma City many questioned the Warrior's ability to integrate the former Texas Tech Longhorn into their offense. Steve Kerr responded by seamlessly incorporating Durant into his system without infringing on what makes Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green special.

The Warriors make 30-assist games - which were once a pretty rare thing, and still are for most teams - look downright easy with the way they move and shoot the ball. With 30 assists Saturday night, the Warriors tied the 1985 Los Angeles Lakers for the second-most consecutive games (9) with 30 or more dimes. The 1989 Charlotte Hornets, featuring Stephen Curry's father Dell, have the record with 13. 

Durant has been Golden State’s focal point of that offense as the most consistent scorer. Through Saturday, he ranked sixth in the league in scoring (27.9 points per game) and eighth in shooting percentage (57.2). Durant has shot at least 50 percent from the field in 10 games, including at least 60 percent in seven.


Durant doing Durant things as efficient as ever. It's not glamourous. It's not going to get you on any posters but it will win you TWD's Player of the Week!