Team USA made it five consecutive gold medal wins at the 2024 Olympics after beating France in the final. Much of that victory can be alluded to the impact Kevin Durant and Devin Booker had in the tournament. The duo combined in attack to inflict losses on their opponents. As a result, former NBA star Kevin Garnett believes they will take the league by storm next season.
While speaking on his podcast recently, the basketball veteran singled out Kevin Durant and Booker for their performances in Paris. Garnett believes that the duo playing together would be a recipe for success with the Phoenix Suns.
Phoenix gonna be better… And Kevin Durant and Booker make good in the Olympics. KD came back and gave them some energy… And they got two superstars that played this summer and that means something. That means they are in rhythm, I’m telling you bro, Phoenix gonna be better.
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According to him, the Suns are going to be serious contenders for the championship. He attributes this prediction to the fact that two gold medalists, KD and Booker, are on the team, while asserting that their chemistry on the court makes them very formidable players. Furthermore, Garnett added that Devin Booker could also become an MVP, suggesting that they will make the NBA Finals.
Following the Olympic Games, the ‘Slim Reaper’ wasted no time in getting some well-deserved rest. He teamed up with Booker on a vacation to rewind and rejuvenate after the tournament. But it wasn’t just all fun and leisure for the two-time NBA champion. Durant also closed some interesting business deals, acquiring a minority stake in Paris St. Germain, a major French football club.
Devin Booker heaped praise on Kevin Durant after breaking Olympics record
During their time at the Paris Olympics, Kevin Durant once again showed his elite winning mentality. After their win against Brazil in the group stages, the 35-year-old stole the limelight as he shattered Lisa Leslie‘s record. The WNBA legend previously held the record for most points scored for USA basketball in both male and female teams.
Nonetheless, the 14-time All-Star broke the existing record and now sits on top the leaderboard with 494 points. Indeed, achieving that feat brought praise from teammate Devin Booker.
That’s Captain America status, I feel like he has every record, every Olympic record… That would be the most as a men’s player also. He’s a hard worker, man. Now that we’re teammates, I get to see it behind the scenes.
Devin Booker said in an interview with NBC Sports
The duo formed a potent partnership on the world stage. In that historic game, KD posted 11 points and 4 rebounds, leading the USA to victory with a scoreline of 122-87. On his part, Booker recorded 18 points and three assists against Brazil.
