The Brooklyn Nets have signed forward Kevin Durant to a multi-year contract extension. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.<\/p>\n
Brooklyn Nets Governor Joe Tsai said, \u201cWe know who he is. Kevin Durant will establish his legacy in Brooklyn as one of the greatest ever. On behalf of the Nets organization, my family and our fans, we are excited and humbled to see a lot of Kevin for years to come.\u201d \u201cKevin is a transcendent talent who continues to drive and push this franchise and the game of basketball globally,\u201d Nets General Manager Sean Marks said. \u201cWe are thrilled to continue our partnership with him for years to come. Kevin\u2019s impact both on and off the court cannot be overstated. His unparalleled drive and leadership generate sustained excellence from himself while also elevating the performance of his teammates, positioning this organization to continue the pursuit of our championship goals in Brooklyn.\u201d<\/p>\n
Durant was acquired by Brooklyn via a sign-and-trade with Golden State on July 7, 2019. He appeared in 35 games during the 2020-21 regular season, registering averages of 26.9 points on a career-best 53.7 percent shooting from the field, a career-best 45.0 percent shooting from 3-point range and 88.2 percent shooting from the free-throw line, 7.1 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.3 blocks in 33.1 minutes per game<\/p>\n
\nThe journey in Brooklyn has just begun.https:\/\/t.co\/mPRzYCoEX7<\/a><\/p>\n
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) August 8, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n