The Brooklyn Nets were fortunate enough to form the deadliest ‘Big Three’ we have seen in years. But riddled with injuries, like most teams this season, they have been unfortunate and have not seen their trio perform together most of the season. However, the Nets’ recent blowout win against the New Orleans Pelicans featured Kevin Durant making his comeback.

In fact, this win helped them steal the number one spot in the Eastern Conference from the Philadelphia 76ers, improving their record to 36-16. This team is one of the top title contenders of the season. But KD seems to have other goals at this point in his career.

Kevin Durant has a different priority

From the moment James Harden was added to the Brooklyn Nets roster, they had become the biggest threats to the Lakers shot at their second straight title. But that would only hold true if their trio remains healthy and play together. While KD was sidelined, Kyrie Irving and Harden were holding the fort quite well.

However, with Harden out, which was initially thought of as a minor injury, the team’s journey from here has been left on KD and Irving. Whether KD will be able to perform well returning after so long was a concern. But he managed to score in double-digits against the Pelicans.

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In fact, in their most recent matchup against the Lakers, they may have lost, but Durant was the lead scorer with 22 points. While the franchise is looking to chase the Championship this season, Durant is more focused on being a better player, rather than running after a ring or a trophy. He stated, “I want to be a great basketball player… Not to be chasing some stuff that the humans created, in a ring or a gold ball.”

Can he do that and get the Brooklyn Nets a title?

Durant has many accolades and achievements on his resume, and winning two titles with the Golden State Warriors is also part of it. And now, Durant might have a shot at winning another with the Nets. Although that is not his priority, it is what he is fighting for.

However, having lost to the Lakers, that too, without Anthony Davis and LeBron James, must be an eye-opener for them. Are the Nets really capable of taking out the defending champions? Or do they only look great on paper?

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