Kevin Durant All 319 Midrange Jumpers Full Highlights (2018-19 Season Jumperilation Part I)

Kevin Durant is famous for, among other things, having defended his honor on Twitter by using fake accounts to reply to haters. I personally don't think that's such a big deal and I don't hold it against him (you will never find my alt Twitter accounts, by the way), but one quote of his sticks out to me: "Kd can’t win a championship with those cats".
Which "cats" are being reference by Durant's tweet? It's presumably every member of the OKC Thunder outside of Russell Westbrook, but it's worth noting that there have been many, many cats in Durant's career with whom he has been unable to win a championship with.
In this two-parts series, your favorite pseudojournalist DTB will highlight some of these non-championship-winning cats. If you would like to aid DTB in his pseudojournalistic efforts, you can donate to his Patreon: / downtobuck .
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Ira Newble (07-08 Supersonics): The 33-year-old Newble, who was most notable for once kicking Mike Dunleavy in the face, and was also notable for probably having the nickname "Newb", only played two games for the Sonics in the 07-08 season before getting waived. It is possible that he would have been able to win with Durant, but there wasn't enough time to find out. Certainly a player who averages 2 PPG can be found on every championship roster. Just saying.
Thabo Sefolosha (08-09 to 13-14 Thunder): The league didn't become obsessed with 3-and-D wings until after his tenure with the Thunder ended, so it's totally reasonable that Durant assumed he couldn't win with Sefolosha. I mean, Sefolosha was never a guy who would put a lot of points on the board, yet he was the starter for most of this time in OKC. Durant probably spent half of his time in Sam Presti's office begging that Sefolosha be traded for somebody who could score points.
Dion Waiters (14-15 to 15-16 Thunder): His voice-acting in the 2K games sucks and makes him out to be a subliterate doofus. His on-court play also sucks and makes him out to be a subliterate doofus. When Durant was begging Presti to get a scoring SG on the roster, he meant a good scoring SG, not just an SG who scores. Low-efficiency shot-takers are not the type of cats who can help you get a ring, unless they're Russell Westbrook (haha, I'm joking guys. Haha).
Byron Mullens (09-10 to 10-11 Thunder): First off, why would anybody willingly accept the nickname "B.J."? Second off, Durant made the playoffs for the first time when Mullens was a rookie, so, at first glance, it would seem like to Durant that Mullens is a "winning" type of cat. But Mullens only appeared in fourteen games his rookie year (13 regular season games and one playoff game), while fellow rookies James Harden and Serge Ibaka made a much bigger impact. Mullens would go on to have a bigger role on some truly awful Bobcats teams before dropping out of the league. I unironically would like to see him make an NBA return, but probably not on a Durant-led squad.
Kendrick Perkins (10-11 to 14-15 Thunder): The Celtics lost the 2010 Finals because Perkins went down in game six. So it would make sense that Perkins was the type of player that could have helped Durant get a championship, right? Nope. At the grand old age of 26, Perkins was washed. His only highlights were getting thrunked on by Blake Griffin (before Griffin became a stretch four) and airballing a jumpshot against the Lakers.
Steven Hill (08-09 Thunder): This dude got into exactly one game in his NBA career, and that happened to be a game where Durant was inactive. Hill was clearly such a loser that Durant couldn't face the possibility, however remote, that he would have to share the court with this long-haired seven-foot slab of scrubness.
Marcus Derrickson (18-19 Warriors): It seemed like the 18-19 Warriors were poised for a championship when the season started, but it was all ruined by this guy named Marcus Derrickson. During the course of the season, Durant used, by my count, at least twelve different Twitter accounts to slander Derrickson's name. Among the juiciest KD quotes regarding Derrickson "DICKson is a no-name bum", "derickson is a team cnacer", "Warriors should trade Derrickson for a moldy chicken wing LMAO", and "KD = GOAT".
Royal Ivey (10-11 to 11-12, 13-14 Thunder): Ivey was one of those late-00's point guards who never really did anything but stuck around for a decade anyway. Players who do nothing will, by rule, never win a championship, because a championship is "something" rather than "nothing".
James Harden (09-10 to 11-12 Thunder): Since Harden has an MVP and some scoring championships to his name, it stands to reason that he was not among the "cats" that Durant referenced in his initial quote. Unfortunately, Sam Presti was so cheap that he blew up the Thunder's budding dynasty to avoid paying the luxury tax. Thus, Durant's first real chance at a ring was squandered, with only Kevin Martin as a consolation prize.
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Part II: • Kevin Durant All 319 M...

[@keremokur7703]

kevin durrrrrrrrrrrrrrr ant

[@demiosoba1195]

I was hypnotized by those chants😂

[@MeezoGaming]

Lmaooooooooooo

[@messishaanika7698]

FTC 😂✊🏾

[@MemeluriasGalante]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stefanpapdi5151]

people don’t appreciate how insane KDs scoring game is, one of the last great mid-range operators

[@siphillis]

Him, Kawhi, DeRozan, and Aldridge on the only goes keeping the mid-range banner raised.

[@jebinm4706]

@@siphillis ig yall forget what lebron could do when needed in the midrange he didnt have space to operate this last season with poor shooter which resulted in defenders doubling bron. but his midrange was on fool display last season in Cleveland for example lebronto

[@dmoz9597]

@@siphillis I'd add CJ McCollum to that list, man's got a smoooth mid-range game.

[@omieg89]

Kyrie and Chris Paul are two other players that are killers in the mid range.

[@amos9804]

dlo, booker, mitchell, lavine, middleton, klay (although we know this isn't his main thing)

[@leowu988]

I love how consistent the broadcasters said kevin duuuuuuuuuuuuuurant

[@andrealwilson3311]

This was beautiful ! I know kawhi is a amazing midrange shooter but hands down I believe Kevin Durant is the best mid range shooter in the nba‼️

[@indraanugrahpratama5862]

Well, you dont

[@calebroca5134]

Agreed he’s by far the best scorer in the game today. Elite from all 3 levels. He’s that rare breed that doesn’t need volume to get into his rhythm. Dudes unreal.

[@Ez3s]

Damn KD has a high release point.

[@PassZehBoof]

Elitefrm 3 cause he’s 7 feet tall😂

[@bad_milk9743]

And its damn impossible to contest too.

[@Kanteinium]

Durrrrrr ANT

[@GameBlockz1]

120th like

[@XCIMDAILYREVIEW]

This video should have 15 million plus views this is real Hooper detail and art at work nothing but respect for this, edit

[@itskjj_]

Lol that’s how u know out of the millions of hoopers Only about 10% care about this instead of flashy plays

[@brandoncalero6072]

@@itskjj_ I wish I actually meet true basketball lovers like y'all in person, be cool to have conversation

[@bmjbmjay9148]

Facts

[@mesecinaz1]

kevin *dURRANT*

[@stiltzkinvanserine5164]

So satisfying!

[@roflmao2133]

beautiful. My fav shot in the game, and KD so smooth with it.

[@xkermie899]

This is just so beautiful

[@gbrl433]

You still need a midrange to be elite

[@kevindurant3698]

Greatest player of all time without a doubt!

[@poncearnel2950]

Better than lebron...

[@somregularguy]

You’re not even top 20 calm down, great player but doesn’t deserve to be talked about with the top 10 greats

[@mknwy]

Get off your burner account KD

[@alistair4945]

KD's pull up middy is the most beautiful shot in basketball

[@beckhamronaldlie4228]

Satisfying af

[@syazmanlyman]

How tf do u guard someone whos taller and have a longer wingspan than you, can handle the ball, and can shoot

[@SoSikWitIt]

U can’t

[@drakkn52]

You dont

[@Zheren69]

Ask tatum

[@poncearnel2950]

Interview of super star... Mj,was asked kobe or lebro?mj said its kevin durant... Kobe was asked if who is the toughest guy he faced,kobe said kevin durant because it took him too long and until he got retired before he figure out how to stop kd. Lbj was asked if what he can say about kd after his los to him.lbj said He is the best player ive ever face he kick my ass,he even talk about that daggers shot, Dwight howard also said kd is the only one who did the imposible thing for a 7footer,by his speed,handles,shooting anywhere on the court and his defense. Pierce also said kd is the most dynamic scorer the league has bean created.. Pippen also said kd is the most unstoppable in his generation, Dmitchel,its scary to defend him he is unstoppable,.. Now i understand why too many hates kevin durant because he is one of the greatest the league has ever seen,.. Legend appreciate his greatness but not the trolls who do not even know about basketball wherin a 50percent kevin durant is still goat on their level......

[@jlockdown2003]

My said he was kidding then said lebron

[@demetriousstephens1998]

@@jlockdown2003Definitely true but to bring up KD’s name out of the two choices given says alot

[@juniordexter3214]

Best player

[@Thanksvars]

just deadly

[@drakkn52]

By the time kd retires hell be 10 ten all time. Honestly never seen a better scorer he up there with mj kobe imo he already pass bird

[@waytoocozy]

2019 KD was a true demon. my goodness

[@alluminox2473]

Beautiful

[@eter68]

Kevin Durrrraaant

[@fashionlife5348]

Best Player on Earth no competition for KD tha Sniper

[@jebinm4706]

lol lets see how he does without a 73-9 team

[@rasheedk219]

J M I mean he won MVP and 4 scoring titles before joining the Warriors so I think he’ll be fine lol

[@jebinm4706]

@@rasheedk219 but no rings couldnt lead a team to a chip so he had to join a 73-9 team and arguably the best player in the world at that time in steph (obviously we saw lebron was still the best but at that time steph was unanimous mvp )

[@jebinm4706]

@Brandon Menifee miami was not a 73-9 win team the year before they were a 48 win team nice try tho bandwagon

[@jebinm4706]

@Brandon Menifee they won 2 out of the 4 years there buddy

[@timothy1949]

top 10 centers ever, no other centers pull up like this

[@candiceferb910]

Golden days

[@orielya5624]

The best mi range i have seen🔥 Btw i wont to kick the guy in the warriors arena who says kevin duuurant.

[@CaffeyAaron]

Mr. Unstoppable..🕺🏾

[@or1343]

So satisfying

[@patriciogodinez5093]

“KEVIN DURRRANT

[@gopinathkarunanithi3973]

KD has a more midrange jumpers in one season than LeBron's entire career.

[@rayansoumare5314]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@somregularguy]

And LeBron still has 4 more rings, 4 more FMVP’s, and 3 more MVP’s, you’re lying if you’re telling me you rather have midrange jumpers over those accolades 😂

[@grahamsmith6210]

Lebron used to light it up from mid range when he was on the Heat. He would probably be better if he still did that because his midrange is still really good

[@osamabinballin5369]

It's not his specialty, lebron's a slasher

[@xzcsdf9574]

nutty

[@kevinwong4446]

Human Cheatcode

[@soundcloudsash]

we need one of these for kawhi

[@michaelhall1616]

its unstoppable

[@curtiszyr]

What made warriors unfair is that kd midrange threat opened more space for 3 pt shooting just look at the 3pt line everytime kd scores 😂

[@jameshester4368]

75% swishes

[@Gbrandolin]

Kevin durrrréant

[@unkmanladavin5566]

They need a midrange contest like 3 points contest but midrange contest

[@What-jl1cp]

Kevin Duuuurrrrrrant~

[@magic8183]

Impossible to guard

[@Davdag948]

Kevin duuuurrraaanntttt

[@timpollock6150]

Some players not even jumping.they already know

[@juanpablo2182]

Best Mid-range shooter on NBA history? Thoughts?

[@ivankoev9379]

still dirk

[@papalil_souljah4814]

Ivan Koev that’s hard but the one legged fade-away is goated

[@joestack1222]

@@ivankoev9379 Dirk ? That's funny I guess MJ never existed

[@yimbaiyoko]

@@joestack1222 How the hell is it funny he's up there with anybody that has ever played this game

[@toiletsmithy3630]

@@joestack1222 not KD level. he may have the most accurate fadeaway and midrange. but KD in midrange is just so clean and unstoppable

[@vengeance4656]

easy money

[@jakelouistanglao4770]

KD mid range is fckng dangerous..

[@hakan_aksel]

kevn durrrrr...

[@criticalcerebral]

Drrrrrrrrrrantsss

[@poncearnel2950]

Kevin durrrrrrrrrrrrrrranttttt i heard it hundred times..hahhahaha

[@demiosoba1195]

Ponce Arnel a million times bruh😂

[@taelabaho]

Best player ever * lolz

[@ezmnysnpr]

too easy

[@gurugara2850]

7 foot allen iverson

[@yurhomi4478]

They have little in common. He’s more reminiscent or a modern day incarnation of Larry Bird.

[@somregularguy]

Lmao what?

[@하마오-p8e]

사기다 ㄹㅇ

[@喬丹麥可-d8q]

Mid-range is a lost art these days

[@betyt4398]

喬丹麥可 not for KD

[@williambalacang6960]

score's easy .

[@blunderbuss393]

3 > 2 but 2 > 0

[@poncearnel2950]

Hahaha and 2 i way easy to score when you mastered the midrange shooting...

[@grahamsmith6210]

missing 3s is a momentum killer though.

[@patdonahue4900]

not a role player

[@shootuptheclub]

Kevin Durrrrant

[@DippedInButterr]

I miss KD on the Golden State Warriors. I hope the Warriors can authentically recreate a similar team in terms of dominance.