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“You’re an All Timer, Not an Old Timer”: After Calling Himself “Old as S**t” Publicly, Kevin Durant Gets a Ray of Hope From the NBA World

Published 09/28/2022, 7:00 AM EDT

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Each passing day brings fans closer to the start of the new NBA season. As the training camps proceeded, the media began to cover all of the big names. Some new names will make their first appearances for their franchises, while some will make their final. When it comes to Brooklyn Nets’ forward, Kevin Durant will make his 16th appearance in the league next season.

Popularly known as the Slim Reaper, Durant was named NBA MVP in 2013 and the Finals MVP in 2017 and 2018.

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Kevin Durant shares his feelings about appearing in his 16th season

It is arguably rare for someone of Durant’s height to have the same ball-handling abilities as him. The 6’10” giant’s deadly shooting skills and high release point make him one of the best in the game. Durant is also quite active on Twitter, keeping fans up to date on his daily practices and regularly engaging with others on the site. In one of the recent tweets, Durant spoke about his feelings about approaching his 16th training camp.

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On 27th September, Kevin Durant posted a tweet saying: “16th training camp today, im old as s**t in nba years. Wishing a fun and healthy season for the whole nba today, thanks to all the supporters out there, it’s much appreciated! Let’s get it.” In no time fans joined in to appreciate the 12-time All-Star.

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One of the tweets came from Olden Polynice, one of the great basketball veterans himself. He is regarded as one of the greatest offensive rebounders of his age. Olden responded to Durant’s tweet by saying: “Congratulations on year 16 bro.. make it another great one. You are an all timer not an old timer.. Stay healthy and enjoy the ride .. #BigFan.” 

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Durant is looking forward to the season

Fans will be eager to witness KD at his best, hoping to bring a chip to the Brooklyn Nets. During the Nets’ media week, Durant was seen speaking about different aspects of the team. “I’m committed to moving forward with this team. I just keep being me every day,” he said.

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Ritesh Jha

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Ritesh Jha is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's in Technology in Computer Science from Rungta College. Ritesh worked as an intern content writer for a digital marketing agency called KCAS Branding before joining EssentiallySports.
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Veer Badani