Oct 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) against the Dallas Mavericks in the home opener at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

NBA Legend Isiah Thomas Makes Bold Kevin Durant Statement

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Nov 7, 2024 4:17 PM ET

On Wednesday evening, Kevin Durant continued his hot start to the new season when the Phoenix Suns beat the Miami Heat by a score of 115-112.

Durant finished with 32 points, eight rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block while shooting 13/23 from the field and 4/11 from the three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.

Via StatMuse: "KD this season:

27.8 PPG
6.8 RPG
1.4 BPG
55/42/81%

The best player on the 1st seed in the West"

KD this season:

27.8 PPG
6.8 RPG
1.4 BPG
55/42/81%

The best player on the 1st seed in the West. pic.twitter.com/MBe4GTsyGg
— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 7, 2024

After the game, Detroit Pistons legend (and Basketball Hall of Famer) Isiah Thomas sent out a post about Durant.

His post had over 2,000 likes and 140,000 impressions in five hours.

Thomas: "The most skilled and complete scorer ever! @KDTrey5 is efficient at every scoring level and a very underrated defender."

The most skilled and complete scorer ever! @KDTrey5 is efficient at every scoring level and a very underrated defender. https://t.co/HpZNeFW7rB
— Isiah Thomas (@IsiahThomas) November 7, 2024

Durant's full averages are 27.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 55.1% from the field and 42.0% from the three-point range in eight games.

The Suns are 7-1 in their first eight games of the new season.

Via StatMamba: "Nobody has more 30-point games this season than Kevin Durant "