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Kevin Durant Rejects Underdog Label
Durant says Rockets aren't underdogs despite playoff exit.
In brief
Durant says Rockets aren't underdogs despite playoff exit. Kevin Durant rejects underdog label for Houston Rockets after playoff exit. Originally reported by Houston Rockets On SI.
Rockets' talent gap
Houston Rockets have All-Star-caliber trio of Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson.
Playoff exit
Houston finished fifth in Western Conference and lost first round of playoffs last season.
Durant's response
Durant dismissed underdog feelings: 'Other teams aren’t talking about us like that'.
“Other teams aren’t talking about us like that”
Top contenders
San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder lead Western Conference as top contenders.
VanVleet return
Fred VanVleet returns after ACL injury to add veteran leadership.
Sengun and Thompson
Sengun and Thompson expected to raise offensive ceilings with improved shooting.
Durant's longevity
Durant needs to maintain longevity at 38 years old despite 26.0 points per game.
The short version
Kevin Durant rejects underdog label for Houston Rockets after playoff exit.
