Kevin Durant has reached another individual milestone, even as debate continues over his broader impact. Since leaving Golden State, every stop has come with title expectations and plenty of scrutiny.
Brooklyn and Phoenix both fell short of the championship breakthrough many expected. Now, Houston’s next step with Durant has become one of the offseason’s biggest questions.
The Rockets have not confirmed any major shift in direction, but speculation about Durant’s future is swirling, now alongside a record no NBA player had reached before him.
Kevin Durant becomes first All-NBA player across five franchises
Durant is now the first player in NBA history to be named to an All-NBA team with five different franchises, adding Houston to OKC, Golden State, Brooklyn and Phoenix.
It is an achievement that speaks as much to his longevity as his movement. Across his career, Durant has earned six All-NBA First Team selections and six Second Team selections.
But his last First Team appearance came back in 2018, during his time with the Warriors.
That gap helps explain why not everyone is purely celebrating. Durant remains elite enough to keep breaking new ground, but questions persist about whether his teams can become true title contenders.
For Houston, that is the real decision. Durant’s CV keeps growing, but the Rockets must decide how much of their future should still be built around him after a disappointing first round elimination, where ‘KD’ barely played due to an ankle injury.
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