Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is gearing up for the upcoming NBA season, and at least one former NBA player believes Durant is more than ready to make a significant impact.
DeMarcus Cousins recently shared his thoughts, saying that Durant, despite being 37 years old, has a strong chance to win the MVP award this year. Cousins is confident that the Rockets have assembled the right pieces around Durant to support such a feat.
“I think there’s enough talent on this [Rockets] team to where Kevin Durant can get an MVP at 37. I think Kevin Durant can win the MVP this season,” Cousins stated during an appearance on the Run it Back show.
When his fellow panelists asked if Durant would receive his vote, the former Sacramento Kings big man reaffirmed his belief: “I think Kevin Durant can win the MVP this season.”
Durant is set to suit up for the Houston Rockets this season after spending the last few years with the Phoenix Suns. His arrival in Houston has already generated considerable excitement.
Recently, Durant made headlines by signing a contract extension with the Rockets on Sunday. Houston’s head coach, Ime Udoka, emphasized the long-term vision behind acquiring Durant.
“I think we all knew when we traded for him and when he came here it wasn’t a short-term thing,” Udoka said, according to NBA.com. “Good to get to a point where everybody’s happy and hopefully he finishes his career here.”
As the eighth-leading scorer in NBA history, Durant has previously expressed that he feels right at home in Houston.
“Just seeing the quick progression of this franchise from where it was right after that James Harden-Chris Paul era, seeing when Ime got here and how he turned it around so fast… it just felt organic and natural coming into the gym and being a Houston Rocket for the first time,” Durant shared.
With Durant’s experience, skill, and growing chemistry with the Rockets, fans and analysts alike are eager to see what this season holds for him and the team.
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