Golden State Warriors @ Memphis Grizzlies: Top-4 Plays
4. KD on both ends
As surprising as it may be, Kevin Durant has developed from being a dominant offensive force to one of the best two-way players in the NBA.
Fresh off a career-high seven blocks against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, Durant recorded three blocks against the Memphis Grizzlies, including this gem right here:
Lost in that intense 4th quarter: this weak side block from KD and subsequent finish on the lob from Draymond #DubNation #Warriors #NBA pic.twitter.com/X8gsKhOtlw
— Angelo Mendoza (@_AngeIo) October 22, 2017
Durant’s defensive prowess began to take shape last season, posting career-high per game averages of 8.3 rebounds and 1.6 blocks. In the three games the Warriors have played this season, Durant has averaged 8.7 rebounds and an unbelievable 4.7 blocks.
As an incredibly agile and athletic 7-footer, these are the kinds of defensive plays we should continue to expect from Kevin Durant moving forward. His ability to cover a wide space in very little time allows him to quickly shift over to the weak side to contest shots, giving him an advantage only a few players in the NBA have.