Older, declining condition, contract hot! Why is Durant still so popular

Although the finals of the Thunder and Pacers are still in full swing, the traffic and attention of the trading market are no less than that of the finals.

Among them, the Suns star Kevin Durant will win who will become the focus of hot discussion in the media. Teams that have been discussed with the Suns include the Spurs, Rockets, Heat, Timberwolves, Clippers and Raptors. It is understood that many teams provide sincere solutions such as All-Star or Qual-All-Star players + Instant Fighting Power Rotation + Several Draft Choices. I believe many fans will be puzzled, why is Durant, who is about to be 37 years old and has a hot contract and has an annual salary of 5,328,000 yuan and will expire next summer?

1. Adu has top-notch combat power and elite-level scoring efficiency. This season's regular season, Durant averaged 26.6 points, 6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.2 blocks per game, with a shooting percentage of 52.7%, 43% and 83.9% in three events. Durant's style of play mainly relies on precise shooting, excellent ball sense and height advantages, and does not have that much requirement for explosive power, which allows him to maintain his peak period for longer and avoid a cliff-like decline in the short term. And no matter what kind of defender he faces, Durant can always solve the problem with a pull-out jump shot. This ability to ignore the environment is extremely precious in the playoffs and critical moments.

2. Durant has top-level adaptability and plug-and-play properties. Durant is an offensive master. He is proficient in various off-ball running, receiving jump shots, and empty cuts. He can perfectly integrate into any offensive system and will not destroy the team's original chemistry. And because Durant's shooting threatens to play, it can effectively open up space and create better breakthroughs, passes and scoring opportunities for teammates (especially those with large cores). For teams that have always been very competitive and have a goal to compete for the championship, Durant is the perfect "last puzzle".

3. Durant is the big scene. Durant has extensive playoffs (13 times) and finals experience (4 times), and has proved himself on the highest stage more than once (2 wins FMVP). Durant understands how to deal with the anxious moments of the game and how to prepare for winning the championship. This experience and mentality is very valuable to teams who are determined to win the championship.

4. Market supply and demand relationship. Superstars who can truly change the game pattern and have top hard resolution capabilities are extremely scarce resources in the NBA. Although Durant has a high annual salary and the last year left in the contract, it is very risky to get him, but for teams who are in or hope to open a window for championships, winning at the moment is an acceptable choice.

To sum up, Durant still maintains the league's top scoring ability and game influence, and his technical characteristics allow him to seamlessly integrate into any strong team system, immediately bringing huge combat power improvement and hope for the championship. In addition, the league is now in a turbulent situation and there is no major background for super teams. Therefore, even though Durant is old, has a declining condition and has a hot contract, it is definitely worth the high price to compete for by many teams. We also look forward to where "Death" will start the fifth stop of our career.