“You can appreciate greatness, especially at this stage, being an Olympian. You just don’t get this (any other time). I can’t just say, ‘Oh, I’m going to watch Michael Phelps go win the gold.’ People can come watch us play 82 nights a year (during the NBA season), but we can’t just go watch Michael Phelps win a gold medal. I’ve always been a fan (of his)."
NBA players are gifted with height and so does the 6'11 Kevin Durant. Phelps is 6'4 that's 7 inches shorter than Durant.