Kevin Durant never stops impressing. KD is pure class and has been all his career. His athleticism and speed are immaculate. His decision-making is often accurate.

On his best day, KD is one of the best players in the league, and it was one of those days on Sunday. Durant dropped a masterclass in a narrow victory against the New York Knicks.

Kevin Durant scored 53 points with 9 assists and 6 rebounds in his monster performance. With Kyrie Irving looking in from the sidelines, it was important for the Brooklyn Nets to show their character. They managed to keep the Knicks at bay and come out with a narrow but quality win.

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Andre Drummond has Kevin Durant in the highest regard

Following the 53 point masterclass, KD was the center of attention. The 33-year-old veteran proved his worth yet again. This was the 8th 50 point game of his career and 2nd this season. Fans were in high praise of the Nets forward. Moreover, Andre Drummond absolutely eulogized KD.?

KD has been averaging 29.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game this season. This record is better than his career average. In terms of points, these are his best numbers since the 2013-14 season with Oklahoma City Thunder. KD is exceptional, he has been all his career.

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The quality he has is second to none, therefore he would always show his class irrespective of his form.

Even though KD has been performing at the highest level yet calling him the best player in the world is not entirely accurate. The fans called out the fact that KD is not the only player who Andre claimed as the best player in the world.?

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The Brooklyn Nets are 8th seed in the Eastern Conference. If they take the win against rivals Knicks and continue the momentum, they have a fair chance of finishing in the playoff spots.

They are 35-33, two spots below Cavaliers with 38-29 on 6th. With hope of Cavaliers slipping and a surge of form for the Nets, they can make their road to the playoffs easier. They will definitely need the best of Kevin Durant to make that happen.