Kevin Durant walked onto the court inside the Footprint Center to chants of “KD” and cheers from Suns fans on Thursday as Phoenix introduced its newest forward to the public.
Durant, who was traded from the Nets to the Suns as part of a blockbuster deal earlier this month, could feel the Suns excitement of his arrival from the moment he exited the plane after landing in the Valley. However, even with a resounding welcome from Suns fans, the 13-time All-Star made it clear that he is taking on the challenge of bringing a NBA title to Phoenix, meaning that he has “more work to do” on the hardwood.
“I know how significant a championship is to a franchise and to a city,” Durant said during the introductory news conference. “I’ve been a part of two of those, and I’m looking forward to trying to get back on that road to try and do it again but I know how hard it is.”
