NBA Rumors | Suns standout Kevin Durant used social media to share his thoughts on the idea that the EuroLeague might rival or surpass the NBA.
With the conclusion of the 2023 FIBA World Cup this summer, discussions about the state of basketball in the NBA and worldwide have gained significant traction. This discourse intensified following Team USA's failure to secure a medal, with losses to Germany in the semifinals and Canada in the bronze medal match. US sprinter Noah Lyles stirred controversy by suggesting that NBA champions should not hold the title of world champions. Another wave of debate emerged when former UNC Greensboro standout Kyle Hines likened the NBA to checkers and the EuroLeague to chess. These remarks caught the attention of Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, who took to social media to share his perspective on the NBA vs. EuroLeague conversation.
For those unfamiliar with Kyle Hines, he made his mark in college basketball at UNC Greensboro, showcasing his skills as a star player with impressive averages of 18.2 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.5 steals per game over four years. Although he had the opportunity to participate in the NBA Summer League with the Charlotte Bobcats, Orlando Magic, and New Orleans Pelicans, he unfortunately did not secure a spot on an NBA roster.
Hines has spent the majority of his professional career in the EuroLeague and is presently contracted with Olympia Milano in Italy. It's quite a bold statement to claim that the EuroLeague is superior or less challenging than the NBA, and Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant's perspective certainly carries weight. It's noteworthy that numerous top international talents opt to join the NBA. A prime example is the gold medal-winning German FIBA World Cup team, featuring key players like Dennis Schröder, Franz Wagner, and Mo Wagner, all of whom currently play in the NBA.
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