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Durant was asked, which new players surprise him? He named three players, including a Latvian basketball player from the Dallas “Mavericks” team.
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At first he praised two US basketball players, but in more detail he commented on Porziņģis’ performance.
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“Devonte Graham surprises me. Honestly, I thought he wouldn’t play in the league at all. Well, he’s developed into a very good player,” Durant said.
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The 25-year-old Graham averaged 18.2 points per game in Charlotte’s Hornets this season, making 7.5 assists and hitting 3.5 long shots.
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Graham’s progress is remarkable, as he earned an average of just 4.7 points last season, his first NBA career.
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“Zeks Lavīns – I think he has superstar potential. Also Kristaps Porziņģis,” Durants believes.
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The 25-year-old Avalanche scored an average of 25.5 points per game for the Chicago Bulls this season.
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The 25-year-old Porziņģis, on the other hand, scored an average of 20.4 points in the regular championship this season, won 9.5 rebounds and blocked 2.0 shots.
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In the “bubble” created by Orlando, where the teams gathered after the break, which was in the spring due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Porziņģis played even better.
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“Watching him in the ‘bubble’ when he was healthy was incredible. He can make throws quickly and with good accuracy. He moves well. He’s tough, many don’t say it, but I see it. He wants to play with strength.” I follow these guys, they will be a force in the beginning, “Durants said.
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The 2017 and 2018 NBA champion and MVP of the final series, or the most valuable player, gave Porziņģis the nickname “Unicorn” a few years ago. Durant thus praised Porziņģis, who he thinks is a unique player.
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