Kevin Durant is still chasing team success after his exit from the Warriors, highlighting the challenges of building a championship-caliber team even with a supposed "superteam" like the Phoenix Suns. Despite the star-powered trio of Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, the Suns find themselves down 0-3 in the playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

By the Numbers
  • Booker, Beal, and Durant have a combined total of 19 All-Star game appearances.
  • KD, with 4 scoring titles and 13 All-Star appearances, forms a potent trio with Beal and Booker.
Yes, But

The criticism faced by the Warriors for adding KD in 2016 was partly justified, but Durant's post-Warriors journey proves that assembling All-Stars doesn't guarantee success.

State of Play
  • The Suns are on the brink of being swept by the Timberwolves in the playoffs.
  • Durant's attempts at teaming up with stars like Harden and Irving in Brooklyn didn't result in sustained success.
What's Next

If the Suns fail to make a historic comeback from a 3-0 deficit, Durant will hold a 2-4 record in playoff series since leaving the Warriors in 2019, showcasing the difficulties of achieving success without a strong supporting cast.

Bottom Line

Kevin Durant's quest for team success post-Warriors highlights the complexities of building a championship team, emphasizing that individual greatness doesn't always translate to team victories.