UNGUARDED PODCAST: KEVIN DURANT "I Think I Mastered The Game" | 31,000 Points, 2019 Finals Truth

Kevin Durant pulls up to Unguarded and nothing’s off limits. From becoming the 31,000-point man to reflecting on his long list of accolades, KD opens up about the journey, the mindset, and what still drives him. Fred gets real about what it’s been like sitting out an entire year, watching the game instead of playing it, and how that changes your perspective. They rewind to the 2019 NBA Finals, including how Kevin really felt before stepping back on the floor in Game 5 — the pressure, the moment, and the emotions leading up to it. The convo also dives into KD’s business moves and investments, how he thinks beyond basketball, and what building long-term wealth actually looks like. Basketball. Business. Legacy. Jokes. Real talk. This one’s different. 👇 Tap in, like, comment, and subscribe. Follow & subscribe everywhere for more Unguarded: YouTube: ‪@FVVTV815‬ Instagram: @unguardedpod / @fredvanvleet Patreon: @Unguarded (exclusive episodes & behind-the-scenes) Tik Tok: fredvanvleet / Unguardedpod Chapters: 00:00 intro 00:54 KD Accolades 02:52 31,000 points (KD’s thoughts on those accolades) 04:40 KD’s story on the 2019 finals against the Raptors (game 5, in Toronto) 08:10 Fred’s perspective on Game 5 12:30 Highest level of basketball I’ve seen with my own eyes (box&1) in the finals 14:10 How early did you know yall would win 20:30 What made KD go to GSW 25:35 Small guards 30:05 When did KD see that FVV was “one of them" 32:20 Steph vs Kyrie (Fred On Guarding Steph) “He bring the best out of me” 33:48 KD's Hot 97 inteniew - FVV "KD stampad me" 37:20 FVV Draft Night 39:20 Hoopers mentality 41:11 KD's passion for the game (Rucker Park games) 42:56 Who KD studied growing up hooping 45:20 DC is a mecca for hooping 47:24 Did KD seek out guys to train with early in his career? 48:35 FVV - "I played 1v1 with Stackhouse for 45 minutes" 51:44 KD's thoughts on where the game is today 55:42 How can we fix the All Star Game? 57:11 FVV's All Star Game experience 1:07:45 How FVV feels about sitting out a year 1:20:40 Where KD places hisself amongst the greats 1:29:50 Ring vs Mvp 1:31:29 D Wade vs Harden convo 1:38:45 Best SG of all time 1:40:45 KD investments 1:43:42 Last Stop For KD : Houston? 1:47:34 KD passed up on Body Armour 1:48:40 KD’s set up before Rich Kleiman 1:52:09 Brand Deals 1:53:30 KD's Lifetime Nike Deal 1:54:12 Best KD Shoe 1:55:49 FVV has two lockers 1:56:40 FVV and KD speak about Jabari Smith Jr & the Rockets 2:01:53 KD's David Letterman Appearance 2:06:00 FVV asks KD why he doesn't brush his hair 2:07:00 KD on wanting to feel close to where he's from 2:08:16 Top Artists right now and all-time 2:11:47 Outro