The NBA star and prominent Commanders fan is very complimentary of quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Kevin Durant has been known to be a fan of the Washington Commanders franchise throughout his entire career. The two-time NBA Champion hasn't shied away from his fandom, embracing his hometown team.
The Phoenix Suns and NBA superstar might be the biggest celebrity Commanders fan, and he's made appearances at training camp and games as a native of Maryland. Fortunately for Durant and the rest of the Commanders fans, there is plenty of hype surrounding the franchise right now. With Josh Harris taking over as owner, the team is taking the right steps to work towards building a contender, and it started with taking LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.Durant was very, very complimentary of Daniels ahead of his rookie campaign, drawing a comparison between himself and the quarterback.this past week.
Durant, who was labeled the "Slim Reaper" in the NBA, has a unique frame and playstyle for his position. He said the same of Daniels, who will have Durant's support during his time with Washington. Commanders fans can only hope that Daniels will be able to raise two championship trophies like Durant -- if not more.Kade has been covering a wide variety of teams ranging from the NFL to the NBA and college athletics since joining Sports Illustrated's FanNation in 2022.
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