Durant: The Rockets have a high similarity to the Thunder back then, and the atmosphere here is quite good

The Houston Rockets had daily training during training camp before, during which the team's new forward Kevin Durant was interviewed by a sideline reporter, and he also talked about the similarities between the Rockets and his young Oklahoma City Thunder and the team's use of the double tower tactics.

Durant said: Both teams are young players, and the vitality of young people may have a certain degree of similarity. The Thunder at that time was a special team, and I think the current team also has some uniqueness. You can see on the court that everyone around the court is full of vitality, and the training staff and coaching staff are also full of youthful atmosphere, which I think is very similar. We were also in the early stages of trying, and now we can feel the atmosphere of that initial state here. When talking about the effect of the twin tower state, Durant continued: It is always a great thing to have an advantage in height. Because when you play excellent defense, tall teammates can help the team better protect rebounds. At the same time, they can also grab more offensive rebounds and win more offensive rounds for the team. There is no doubt that a tall figure, long wingspan and excellent athleticism are factors that are beneficial to the team most of the time.

In the NBA regular season last season, Durant made a total of 62 appearances, averaging 36.5 minutes per game, averaging 26.6 points, 6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.2 blocks, and 3.1 turnovers and 1.7 fouls, shooting percentage of 52.7%, three-point shooting percentage of 43%, and free throw shooting percentage of 83.9%. Durant's personal performance last season was pretty good. He also showed quite good scoring ability. His offensive efficiency was also maintained at a high level. His performance in passing and supporting was also outstanding. But the Suns, who he is in, have a bad record and have not shown their due level at all, and have not even received a quota for the playoffs.

In a deal this summer, the Rockets sent Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and a first-round pick and got Durant from the Suns. The Rockets have high expectations for Durant, and they have paid a considerable price to get Durant, the 37-year-old veteran. The Rockets need Durant to take on more responsibilities on the offensive end, which is also a key factor in whether the team can succeed. I wonder what kind of performance the Rockets can perform in the new season with the help of Durant, and can they launch a better record?