The Houston Rockets acquired a perennial MVP candidate in Kevin Durant. ESPN thinks he's got a chance to win the award again in 2025-26. If he did, he'd cement his legacy forever.
Granted, some will argue that Durant's legacy doesn't need cementing. He's widely understood to be one of the best scorers in NBA history. What more could he accomplish?
Others cast aspersions. Sure, Durant can score. Yes, he's a mult-time champion - with the most super-y super team in league history. Even his lone MVP season came alongside Russell Westbrook. Can Durant carry a team as its undisputed alpha?