What powers the Warrior: 5 things that set Kevin Durant apart from the rest

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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12:  Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after being named Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-120 in Game 5 to win the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Kevin Durant led the Golden State Warriors back to the NBA totle in his first season with the team

#3 Ability to deliver in big moments

Kevin Durant winner
Durant has delivered time and again

The Warriors essentially had it very easy in the playoffs as they almost clinched a complete sweep, eventually getting the Larry O'Brien trophy thanks to a 16-1 run in the postseason.

It was in game 3 of the NBA Finals, however, that saw his team's dominance being questioned late on as James and Irving ran riot. When the time came to respond, Durant stepped up, scoring 14 points in the fourth quarter, and 31 overall, to help his team come back from a big deficit to win by five.

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The exclamation point came when he strolled up the court to knock down a pull-up three over LeBron James to give his team the lead.

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