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Kevin Durant: It's Easier to be Best Player on a Bad Team

Kevin Durant added yet another piece to his legacy after winning back-to-back titles and NBA Finals MVPS.

Many cited the talent strength of Golden State as a caveat to KD's accomplishments, but the Warriors forward said he believes it's easier to be a star when your teammates lack talent.

Speaking to Michael Lee of Yahoo Sports, Durant said he prides himself for standing out in the Bay.

"I feel like it's easy to be the best player when you don't have good players around you," Durant said. "I feel like it's harder to stand out when you have great players around you.