Kevin Durant Talks How Playing with Curry, Harden, More Helped Chemistry with Suns

Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant believes playing alongside an eclectic mix of elite players throughout his NBA career has helped him acclimate to his new surroundings quickly.

Speaking to Mark Medina of Sportsnaut.com, KD said the following about how his past experience set him up for success in Phoenix:

"Playing with guys like Steph [Curry] and Klay [Thompson] and Russ [Westbrook] and Kyrie [Irving] and James [Harden], all of that stuff has prepared me to play with guys that can do multiple things out on the floor. But the common denominator is all of those guys are efficient players."

While injuries limited Durant to just eight regular-season games with the Suns after he was traded by the Nets prior to the deadline, it seemingly hasn't taken him long to mesh with the likes of Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton.

The 34-year-old Durant, who is a 13-time All-Star, four-time scoring champion, two-time NBA champion, two-time NBA Finals MVP and one-time NBA MVP, made a positive impression during his short regular-season stint with the Suns.

In eight games, KD averaged 26.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.8 three-pointers made and 1.3 blocks, which was enough to make the Suns the favorites to represent the Western Conference in the NBA Finals in the eyes of many.

Phoenix has split the first two games of its first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, and Durant has been predictably productive, averaging 26.0 points, 8.0 assists, 7.5 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.5 three-pointers made.

There is perhaps no superstar player better equipped to fit into a new situation quickly than Durant due to the numerous different experiences he has had throughout his career.

Durant began with the Oklahoma City Thunder, spending his first nine seasons there. He got his first taste of playing alongside a fellow star in OKC in the form of Westbrook, and he was teammates with Harden before Harden blossomed as a member of the Houston Rockets.

With Durant and Westbrook leading the way, the Thunder reached the NBA Finals once before KD signed with the Golden State Warriors in free agency.

As a member of the Dubs, Durant formed a superteam alongside elite shooters in Curry and Thompson. They reached the Finals in each of Durant's three seasons in Golden State, winning two championships, both of which were capped with Durant being named NBA Finals MVP.

Durant then played parts of three seasons in Brooklyn, primarily alongside Irving, although Harden was in the mix for parts of two seasons as well.

The Nets didn't come close to enjoying the type of success most observers expected, although an inability for their stars to stay healthy was perhaps the main culprit.

Now, Durant is in the mix as a championship contender once again, and while chemistry would be a concern for most star players in the same position, KD has shown a penchant for succeeding alongside different types of players throughout his career.