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.
: 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.