"It's like Tupac and Snoop on the album cover" - Former NBA star hints at Kevin Durant's next stop amidst ongoing trade rumors
Former NBA player hints at Kevin Durant's next stop amidst ongoing trade rumors (Image Credit: Getty Images)
Former NBA player Jay Williams shared his view on Kevin Durant's next team as the trade rumors around the veteran swirl. According to Williams, the team most likely to try to land Kevin Durant is the Minnesota Timberwolves.
He called the Kevin Durant-Anthony Edwards duo the Tupac and Snoop, analyzing the impact that Durant's inclusion can have on the Timberwolves' lineup. Durant and Edwards' companionship has bloomed over the years, and its pinnacle was seen in the Paris Olympics where the dynamic duo hit a friendlier cord while representing Team USA.
Former NBA player Jay Williams hints at most likely suitor for Kevin Durant
Rumors surrounding Kevin Durant's trade are swirling around full-time, and all are busy speculating about the next stop for the Phoenix Suns' veteran.
One of such speculators is the former NBA player Jay Williams. He appeared on the ESPN show and shared his view about the Minnesota Timberwolves being in the running for landing Kevin Durant.
According to Williams, the Minnesota Timberwolves have all the right reasons to be the most likely suitor for the Suns' superstar. And the reason behind the pick lies in brewing Kevin Durant-Anthony Edwards companionship. Referring to the fact that the two are the most powerful forces in basketball at present, he said:
'I personally feel that the best fit is Minnesota.
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Number 1, it's like Outlaws, right? It's like Tupac and Snoop on the album cover; that is, Anthony Edwards and Kevin Durant. USA Basketball was an incredible time for them. You saw their bond continue to mature.'
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He reasoned that the Minnesota Timberwolves are actively searching for an element that can boost their lineup with Anthony Edwards in the lead. Edwards has emerged as one of the most promising stars and has proved his mettle in all the games with his exceptional performances. With Durant by his side, Edwards is expected to deliver better, and the veteran fits the bill the best. Talking about how Durant can positively impact Edwards' performance, he said:
'Anthony Edwards does not call any player in the world his favorite player; he's one of the most competitive dudes you've ever met, he'll call KD that.
And Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez, new ownership in Minnesota, if it's a year deal, I would sign KD to an extension, because it helps Anthony Edwards get to that next level. He's a superstar, but Anthony Edwards can become a supernova if he has KD by his side.'
A peek into growing bond between Anthony Edwards and Kevin Durant
Anthony Edwards and Kevin Durant make a dynamic duo that the Minnesota Timberwolves need. Their growing chemistry met its starting point when Edwards praised Durant during the 2024 first-round series.
After beating the Suns, Edwards said about Durant, 'Everybody here knows that's my favorite player… one of the best feelings ever.'
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Durant also acknowledged the comment positively and saw him as a young gun, giving him respect, and not as a competitor replacing him.
The duo got more time to spend with each other during the Paris Olympics when both were in Team USA. With the bond peaking at the Olympics, Durant called Edwards 'Baby GOAT', while the Timberwolves star shooting guard looked up to him for advice and acknowledged the veteran's work ethic and training as a major influence.
Kevin Durant has set an example by mentoring the budding star from the Timberwolves, and that, according to Jay Williams, can be a point of consideration for the team to consider running for having the veteran on their side.
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Kevin Durant's other possible suitors are the San Antonio Spurs, the Houston Rockets, the Miami Heat, and the Dallas Mavericks, according to various media reports and experts' speculations.
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