Kevin Durant is one of the greatest players to have ever played the game. A 4-time scoring champion, we have never seen a player close to 7-feet tall who possesses Durant’s offensive skills. George Gervin was groundbreaking during his time, but Durant cranked it up to an entirely different level due to his ball-handling and three-point jump shot. So far in his career, KD is posting 27.3 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 4.3 APG, 1.1 SPG, and 1.1 BPG on 49.8% FG, 38.4% 3-PT FG, and 88.6% FT. Not to mention, the man known as “The Slim Reaper” has made 13 All-Star Teams, 10 All-NBA Teams, and an MVP award on an individual level. 

Perhaps most importantly, Kevin Durant also captured 2 NBA titles and 2 Finals MVPs during his Hall of Fame career. But as great as Durant is, as he is easily a top-3 small forward, he had a ton of help in his career to help him earn his only NBA championships. When comparing Durant to other all-time great players, it is clear to see that no other star has the amount of help that he had, and here is the official breakdown of the elite talent that KD has ever played with. 

Now a member of the Phoenix Suns, having gone through a disastrous run with the Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Durant has a chance to win his third NBA championship by playing alongside Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and Deandre Ayton. Where do these three-star players rank among Durant’s greatest teammates? Only the very best teammates during the superstar’s career are included, and it could be reasonable to assume that the superstar forward probably should have won more than 2 NBA titles considering how much help he has had. Quite possibly, no other superstar player has had more help than Kevin Durant, even if LeBron James might have a case in that regard. We have seen how Durant has played with elite talent since joining the Brooklyn Nets, but now as a member of the Phoenix Suns, it is time for an updated list of elite teammates.

Honorable Mentions

Nic Claxton

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Career Stats: 9.3 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 1.2 APG, 0.6 SPG, 1.6 BPG, 0x All-Star

Nic Claxton has developed into an elite shot-blocker, currently ranking first in the NBA this season with 2.6 BPG so far. The center is slightly thin at 6’11” and 215 lbs, but his light frame helps him elevate to swat shots away. Claxton is also doing great at finishing lobs.

Unfortunately, Claxton was unable to complete a full season with Kevin Durant in Brooklyn this season. With KD now in Phoenix, Claxton could not share his breakout year with the superstar forward, as he is posting 13.0 PPG and 9.1 RPG to go along with his 2.6 BPG average.

Enes Freedom

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Career Stats: 11.2 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 0.9 APG, 0.4 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 0x All-Star

Enes Kanter, formerly Enes Kanter, was a very solid center alongside Kevin Durant. Kanter was a double-double machine at one point with the Oklahoma City Thunder and did a job whether he started or came off the bench. No doubt, Kevin enjoyed passing him the ball.

Averaging 11.2 PPG and 7.8 RPG over his career, Freedom had great size at 6’10” and 250 lbs, and his muscle-bound physique meant he was not easy to move in the post. Currently, the big man is seemingly dealing with off-court situations, and his three seasons with the Thunder alongside Durant and Russell Westbrook was an enjoyable timeframe to witness for Oklahoma City fans.

DeAndre Jordan

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Career Stats: 9.0 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 0.9 APG, 0.5 SPG, 1.5 BPG, 1x All-Star

DeAndre Jordan was a star for the Los Angeles Clippers, even if he only made 1 All-Star Team. Jordan was a defensive force inside the paint, using his size at 6’11” and 265 lbs to be proactive in rebounding, blocking shots, and catching lobs. Obviously, Jordan joined the Brooklyn Nets when he was past his prime, and it did not last long.

Jordan only played two seasons with the Nets, and like everyone else on the roster, disappointed in his performances. The center was slower, incapable of scoring inside, and could only rebound and defend the rim at a lower level. Regardless, Durant got a chance to play with the most heralded post-defender since Serge Ibaka.

Jeff Green

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Career Stats: 12.5 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 1.5 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 0x All-Star

Jeff Green was a talented young prospect at the power forward position alongside Kevin Durant. He could score inside, make outside jumpers, and had defensive versatility. As the No. 5 overall pick, Green was supposed to be a long-term option alongside Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook for the up-and-coming Oklahoma City Thunder.

Green ended up getting traded into his fourth season with the franchise and would even have a heart illness scare in 2012, which made him miss the season. Luckily, Green recovered and is currently competing in the NBA again, but one wonders what would have happened had the forward remained in Oklahoma City.

Shaun Livingston

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Career Stats: 6.3 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 3.0 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 0x All-Star

Shaun Livingston was a great bench player for the Golden State Warriors, using his size and length to shoot over defenders. At 6’7”, Livingston was oversized as a point guard and had an elite mid-range shot. He was not much of a three-point shooter, but he knew how to score consistently. 

No doubt, besides Andre Iguodala, Livingston is the best bench player that Kevin Durant has ever had. The point guard was unselfish, willing to pass, and was also capable of creating offense when KD or other stars were covered tightly by the defense. Livingston ended up retiring with 3 NBA championships.

Andre Iguodala

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Career Stats: 11.4 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 4.2 APG, 1.4 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 1x All-Star

Andre Iguodala was the best player that came off the bench for Kevin Durant’s Golden State Warriors. He doesn’t quite make the top-10 list of Kevin’s best teammates because he peaked in the 2015 season when the Warriors won the NBA championship before KD arrived. The forward was slightly older when Durant arrived but was still an effective wing defender.

Iggy’s presence on defense and in the “Death Lineup” made the Golden State Warriors tough to beat when there were 5 shooters spacing the floor. His versatility in defending 4 positions and pushing the break was invaluable for Durant’s sides between 2017 and 2019.

Ben Simmons

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Career Stats: 14.8 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 7.5 APG, 1.6 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 3x All-Star

It is a shame that Ben Simmons was incapable of reaching All-Star status again alongside Kevin Durant. Simmons has played as a point guard for his entire career and has made 3 All-Star Teams as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. Simmons was brought in the James Harden trade and was supposed to be the perfect fit alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.

A dominant defender and exceptional playmaker, Simmons was supposed to be the primary playmaker for KD and a defense-first star for the Nets. Obviously, that failed as Simmons has yet to recover from his back injury and has become one of the most disappointing players in recent memory because his ceiling as a superstar seems to be closing.

Blake Griffin

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Career Stats: 19.3 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 4.0 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 6x All-Star

Blake Griffin was a part of the Brooklyn Nets core in 2021 and 2022 and was supposed to be another former All-Star who could create offense, pass the ball well, and defend. Obviously, that turned out to be a failure as the forward was past his prime and eventually became unhappy with the Nets’ organization. 

Blake averaged 7.5 PPG and 4.3 APG during his stint with the Brooklyn Nets, and while he had big moments with the team at certain points, he was past his prime despite his All-Star name. Once again, Durant had a chance to play with a big-name player but could not capitalize on the extra depth coming off the bench.

10. Serge Ibaka

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Career Stats: 12.0 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 0.8 APG, 0.4 SPG, 1.9 BPG, 0x All-Star

The big man complimented Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden exceptionally well in Oklahoma City. Ibaka wasn’t required to score since the three stars were capable of doing that on their own, but he was a great defensive player and rim finisher when he received lobs and passes inside. It was also great to see Serge improve his ability to nail mid-range jumpers and, eventually, the three-point shot. 

Ibaka was one of the best rim protectors and shot blockers in the NBA, and he also developed the ability to stay with forwards just as well as the bigs. Ibaka couldn’t help Durant win a chip with the Thunder, but he was certainly an important teammate and one of the superstar forward’s favorites to play with.

9. Deandre Ayton

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Career Stats: 16.7 PPG, 10.5 RPG, 1.7 APG, 0.7 SPG, 1.0 BPG, 0x All-Star

Deandre Ayton has not improved since coming into the league as a double-double machine, although he is still an impactful center due to his size and skill. Ayton is averaging a double-double for his career and will be the best offensive center that Durant has ever played with. He can nail mid-range shots, score inside, and finish offensive rebounds. Defensively, he can be quite active as well.

Ayton will be responsible for enforcing the paint and also finishing whatever touches he gets inside. There are rumors that the center is disgruntled with the Phoenix Suns organization, but he should put aside all bad feelings and focus on winning an NBA championship because he does not have a better chance to win than right now alongside Kevin Durant. Expect Durant and Ayton to form a dynamic duo on the court together.

8. Draymond Green

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Career Stats: 8.7 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 5.5 APG, 1.4 SPG, 1.0 BPG, 4x All-Star

Draymond Green and Kevin Durant are on good terms now, which is a good thing, as they had a famous blow-up on the court that ultimately forced Durant out of town to go to Brooklyn. Kevin is a sensitive fellow, and that bust-up has altered his career so far. Beyond that, Draymond Green was a defensive force for the Golden State Warriors super team and the ultimate enforcer for them.

As crazy as it sounds, the Golden State Warriors probably do not win as many championships if Draymond is on the team. Green could lock down the paint, defend the perimeter, and also spearhead the fast break after hauling rebounds. Green was the 4th best player on the Warriors squad, and he was certainly important to Durant’s career because the forward has 2 NBA titles to show for it.

7. Klay Thompson

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Career Stats: 19.7 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 2.3 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 5x All-Star

Alongside Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson was the best pure shooter that Kevin Durant ever played with. The fact that Durant, one of the best shooters ever in his own right, played alongside Curry and Thompson is almost hilarious to consider. Durant was a third Splash Brother to Curry and Thompson, and they made 3 straight NBA titles together, quite unsurprisingly.

Klay often does not get enough credit for making the Golden State Warriors unbeatable, but he was arguably just as important as anyone else. Klay has to be the second-greatest shooter ever, and he changed the game alongside Steph. Anytime Durant was double-teamed, he had Klay to pass to, which meant an automatic three points. Thompson lacked flash, which is why he is often underappreciated, but he is a first-ballot Hall of Famer and an all-time great player who played alongside KD.

6. Chris Paul

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Career Stats: 18.0 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 9.5 APG, 2.1 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 12x All-Star

Hall of Fame point guard is one of the greatest playmakers of all time, and he is the exact player that Kevin Durant needed over his career. Chris Paul has achieved everything in the game except an NBA championship, from 12 All-Star appearances to 5 assist titles and 9 All-Defensive Teams. CP3 is a prototype point guard that makes other stars better, and he has a great chance to win his first NBA title alongside KD.

Paul will have no problem playing third-fiddle to Durant and Booker in Phoenix’s offense and will be able to make things easier for them. Of course, Chris Paul is seriously looking forward to playing alongside KD. Russell Westbrook was a spectacular athlete, and Kyrie was an elite shot-creator, but neither of them has proven to be the point guard to actually create for Durant instead of themselves. Now, Paul can be an unselfish point guard who will make the game far too easy for Durant, and that is scary for the rest of the league.

5. Devin Booker

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Career Stats: 23.7 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 4.7 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 3x All-Star

Devin Booker has a chance to be the first player since Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson to help Kevin Durant win a championship as his starting shooting guard. Booker is one of the most impactful players in the game right now, making 3 All-Star Teams in the last 4 years and averaging at least 25 PPG for five straight seasons. At only 26 years old, Devin has shown the ability to create his own offense consistently and will be a scary teammate for KD.

Booker is capable of playing off the ball, as he has shown alongside Chris Paul in Phoenix over the past two and half seasons, and can do the exact same with Durant in the starting lineup. The shooting guard has a quick release and can spot-up, and can also create when Durant is being double-teamed. KD has yet another All-Star perimeter player to help him compete for championships, and he should consider himself very lucky.

4. James Harden

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Career Stats: 24.8 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 7.0 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.5 BPG, 10x All-Star

The Beard played with Kevin Durant in Oklahoma City as a 6th Man and was still very key for the Thunder, and he was the third-best player on the roster behind Durant and Russell Westbrook. Coming off the bench to be a capable playmaker and shot-creator, it is no surprise why the Thunder did not make the NBA Finals again once they got rid of the shooting guard. Fast forward to the 2021 season, James Harden ended up becoming a teammate of Kevin Durant again.

Harden was once again Durant’s teammate in Brooklyn, except he was a bonafide superstar player instead of a bench player, having won an MVP award with the Houston Rockets in 2018. Harden is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history, and he only managed to play alongside KD and also Kyrie Irving for 16 games in Brooklyn. The Beard ended up being more of a locker room problem than anything else, as he was shipped out of town in the following season.

3. Kyrie Irving

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Career Stats: 23.3 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 5.7 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.4 BPG, 8x All-Star

Kyrie Irving won an NBA title with LeBron James in Cleveland, and he had a golden chance to do the same with Kevin Durant in Brooklyn. Kyrie was lucky enough to play with two of the three greatest small forwards of all time and could not win Kevin Durant for a multitude of reasons. For one, Kyrie was more of a drama queen than an available superstar, which was a shame because both stars were dominant on the court together. Secondly, injuries prevented both players from consistently outscoring defenders.

Irving is one of the game’s best scorers, and he is a superstar on the offensive side of the game. Irving resembled Westbrook in terms of style of play, except Irving was a much better shooter from the outside, which meant Kevin probably should have won more than he did in Brooklyn. With only one playoff-round victory to show for the dynamic duo, Durant and Kyrie have to be the biggest failure of a superstar duo of all time.

2. Russell Westbrook

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Career Stats: 22.5 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 8.4 APG, 1.6 SPG, 0.3 BPG, 9x All-Star

Russell Westbrook certainly didn’t fit Durant’s playing style the best, but he was an impactful superstar during their time together. Westbrook is the greatest athlete at the point guard position ever, and he formed the best duo in the league with Kevin Durant in Oklahoma City. Even if they did not quite mesh, as Durant needed a playmaking and less-ball-dominant point guard to feed him the ball, it was still amazing to watch two superstars go to work.

Westbrook and Durant never won an NBA title together because they ran into a superteam Miami Heat squad led by LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, but there is no doubt Westbrook was a force as Durant’s teammate as an individual on an individual level. If there is one major thing to complement Westbrook on, it was the point guard’s desire to be an aggressor and enforcer for the team when Durant was seemingly nonchalant and lacking aggressiveness at times.

1. Stephen Curry

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Career Stats: 24.5 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 6.5 APG, 1.6 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 9x All-Star

The greatest shooter who ever lived is Kevin Durant’s best teammate because he was the first player to help bring championships. Curry and Durant were unstoppable together with the Golden State Warriors, and that is why they made 3 straight NBA Finals together. Curry is a threat as soon as he steps past half-court and is also one of the most unselfish superstars in NBA history, a main reason why he helped recruit the forward from Oklahoma City.

In terms of all-time rankings, Steph has to be the highest-ranked player that KD has ever played with because no player drew as many double and triple-teams as the sharpshooting point guard. No doubt, Durant benefited from Curry’s presence on the court. As the point guard who changed the game and helped Durant capture 2 rings, Curry is Durant’s greatest teammate, and it isn’t close.