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

#4 Mental strength to shut out critics

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Durant has let his play on the court do the talking

Following his decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Warriors, there was a lot of criticism that came Kevin Durant's way for choosing to take the easy way out in his quest to win a Championship.

He was accused of being a glory hunter as he chose to join possibly the best team in the league as he felt his window of being able to win the title was narrowing down.

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Despite receiving a lot of heat from peers and legends alike, the 28-year-old let his game do the talking as he notched up great numbers to help Golden State put up a great season, culminating in them winning their second NBA title in three years.

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