: Behind Durant's first ring was a decade of obsessive work; the FMVP honored not just his stats but the perseverance that carried him through earlier failures.
: The 2017 title was the hinge of Durant's career, converting a decade of doubt into a place among basketball's permanent champions.
: Durant's blend of 7-foot size, guard skills and a silky release made him the Finals' most unguardable weapon and its most complete performer.
: Durant's 35-8-5 line in the 2017 Finals revealed a complete player who lifted teammates as much as he scored, earning the voters' unanimous trust.
: In his first season with the Warriors, Kevin Durant silenced every doubter by averaging 35.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists to win the 2017 Finals MVP and reshape the league's balance of power.
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In 2016-17, Westbrook posted 31.6 / 10.7 / 10.4 to become the second player ever with a season triple-double average, winning MVP unanimously.
In his first season with Golden State, Kevin Durant beat Cleveland 4-1 in 2016-17 for his first title and Finals MVP, avenging the 2016 Finals loss.
In 2017-18, Kevin Durant helped Golden State sweep Cleveland 4-0 for a repeat title, earning Finals MVP for the second straight year with unstoppable clutch play.
In the 2017 Finals Durant averaged 35 with elite efficiency; his Game 3 dagger three sealed it, establishing the "Reaper" as the Warriors’ deadliest closer.