"Kevin, are you confident about beating the Boston Celtics led by Goodwin?" With the Finals about to begin, the Oklahoma City Thunder were being interviewed by a media outlet, and Kevin Durant was asked this question.
Kevin Durant did not answer immediately, instead falling into thought. After a moment, he said, "I watched all five games of the Eastern Conference Finals. Goodwin... he's really, really strong." His tone was full of admiration and emotion, as though he were recalling the glorious moments of a legendary figure.
To Kevin Durant, although Goodwin was still an active player, the history he had made in the NBA over the years had already left many players far behind.
"I remember that before I even entered the league, he was already dominating it," Kevin Durant continued, his eyes gleaming.
He could not help recalling several seasons ago, when Goodwin had been unstoppable on the court. With his exceptional individual ability and teamwork, he had led his team to victory again and again.
"He even led his team to four straight championships. If he hadn't gotten injured during that stretch, the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks probably wouldn't have had a chance." Kevin Durant shook his head with a sigh, expressing his admiration for Goodwin's strength.
The two seasons Goodwin missed due to injury had indeed paved the way for the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks.
"But this season's championship belongs to the Oklahoma City Thunder." Kevin Durant suddenly raised his voice, his words filled with confidence and ambition. His gaze swept across the reporters before him, as though he were declaring his determination to the entire world.
At that moment, Kevin Durant wore a confident smile. Having led his team to the Finals for the first time, he was, frankly, incredibly excited. This