An exclusive with Kevin Durant: On his time in OKC,...

Match Overview

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant sat down with Flashscore following Phoenix’s latest Western Conference clash against Oklahoma City. The two-time NBA champion reflected on his nine-year tenure with the Thunder, his all-time legacy, and OKC securing the 2025 NBA Championship.

Oklahoma City’s 2025 title victory marked the franchise’s first championship since relocating in 2008. The Thunder capped off a dominant campaign by defeating the Boston Celtics 4-2 in the NBA Finals, fulfilling the championship potential first targeted during the Durant-Westbrook era.

“They built a true powerhouse,” Durant told Flashscore. “The front office executed a flawless rebuild, and seeing the city get a ring validates everything built in Oklahoma City over the last 15 years.”

Key Stats & Facts

Durant’s OKC Era vs. Thunder 2025 Championship Squad

• Durant’s OKC Career (2007–2016): 641 games, 27.4 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 3.7 APG, 47.3% FG%, 38.0% 3PT%.
• Durant’s Accolades in OKC: 1x NBA MVP (2014), 4x NBA Scoring Champion, 7x NBA All-Star, 1 Finals Appearance (2012).
• Thunder 2024/25 Regular Season Record: 63-19 (.768 win percentage), finishing #1 in the Western Conference.
• OKC 2025 Playoff Metrics: 118.4 Offensive Rating, 107.1 Defensive Rating, +11.3 Net Rating across 22 postseason games.
• Finals Efficiency: OKC generated 24.8 points per game off turnovers during the 2025 Finals, outscoring Boston by +8.2 points per transition frame.

Player Spotlight & Standings Impact

Player Spotlight: Kevin Durant

Durant continues to climb the all-time charts, currently sitting 8th in NBA history with 28,924 regular-season points. At age 36, the Suns star is averaging 26.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game across 35.8 minutes on 52.1% shooting from the field this season.

Despite leaving Oklahoma City in 2016, Durant emphasized that his statistical prime in OKC defined his career trajectory. “My MVP season in 2014 remains my purest basketball year statistically,” Durant stated. “The foundation was laid there.”

Western Conference Standings Impact

• 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (63-19): Defending 2025 Champions; retain three 2026 first-round draft picks.
• 6. Phoenix Suns (42-30): Currently holding the final guaranteed playoff seed, 1.5 games clear of the Play-In Tournament.
• Playoff Race: Phoenix faces a remaining strength of schedule of .545, needing four wins in their final six games to secure direct postseason entry without Durant exceeding his 36-minute cap.