It was a surprise to most fans of the association that the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Draft Lottery. While many were taken aback by the outcome, a lot of players were disheartened. Texas Longhorns legend and Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant was among this group of people.

The draft lottery delivered a true stunner, with the Dallas Mavericks improbably cashing their 1.8 percent chance to land the No. 1 pick. Even before that improbable ping-pong ball bounce, the rumor mill was in a frenzy with trade talks surrounding a two-time MVP (who's very much still in his prime).

Despite having stars Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal on the roster, Phoenix just couldn't overcome the bare bones of the remaining roster. More NBA news: Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo Reportedly Considering Future Outside of Milwaukee With the Suns underperforming once again,

LeBron James didn't mince words when breaking down a major trait in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving's game. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has competed against and played with these two stars during his 22-year NBA career. The four-time MVP has never shied away from praising them, more so at this stage in his career.

Kevin Durant has never shied away from the noise on social media, and once again, he delivered a cold and unapologetic response to a fan accusing him of derailing a potential dynasty in Cleveland.

Kevin Durant has had one of the most legendary careers in basketball history, but he's still not satisfied with all he's accomplished.

During his time with the Golden State Warriors, Andre Iguodala had a front-row seat to the remarkable scoring skills of Kevin Durant. Like countless NBA fans, Iggy also found himself genuinely impressed by Durant's game, especially given his unique size and height.