Kevin Durant confused as to why he's not being considered as one of the greatest players in NBA history.

There have been numerous discussions and will continue to be future debates about who should be considered the greatest of all time in professional basketball. The list of names that should be included in this conversation is long and impressive, including legends like Micheal Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Bill Russell, just to name a few. However, current NBA superstar Kevin Durant has noticed that his name is rarely mentioned, at least not publicly.

"Why am I not in that conversation?" Durant asked in an interview with AZ Central. It's a valid question when you look at the numbers, titles, impact, and every little stat in between. Durant believes that his decision to join the Golden State Warriors and win championships with a team that was already successful has influenced people's opinions in the G.O.A.T. discussion.

"Because I went to the Warriors," Durant explained. "Why shouldn't I be considered? That's the question you should be asking. Why not? What have I not accomplished?"

Sports Illustrated recently took a closer look at Durant's achievements in the NBA so far. He has won two NBA championships and two NBA Finals MVP awards. He was named NBA MVP and has participated in 13 NBA All-Star Games, winning two All-Star MVP titles. He has also been selected to the All-NBA First Team six times. Let's not forget that Durant was also the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2007 and has won the scoring title four times. In his career, he has scored close to 28,000 points with an impressive 50 percent shooting percentage. These are stats that should not be overlooked, especially since Durant is still playing at a high level.

At the age of 35, Durant is currently averaging 29.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.6 assists for the Phoenix Suns. If he continues to add to his already staggering numbers over the next several years, he could make a strong argument for being included in the greatest of all time debates.

In related news, Durant recently made headlines for investing in a black women-owned sports league. He continues to make an impact both on and off the court, and it's clear that he is not ready to slow down anytime soon. So let's not forget to include Durant in the G.O.A.T. discussion, because his accomplishments and contributions to the game are certainly worth considering.

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