凯文·杜兰特回击火箭“弱旅”论调：谁说的？
Kevin Durant fires back at Rockets ‘underdog’ narrative with spicy retort
凯文·杜兰特回应外界给火箭贴上的“弱旅”标签，直言“谁在乎？谁说的弱旅？其他球队可不这么看我们”。上赛季火箭52胜30负、首轮被湖人淘汰，杜兰特场均26.0分5.5篮板4.8助攻、投篮命中率52%。火箭季前赛2胜1负，10月21日赛季揭幕战对阵独行侠，被看好让8.5分。
Heading into the season, Kevin Durant ranks among the game’s best players. Meanwhile, some are labeling the Houston Rockets as an ‘underdog’ team even with a solid core. A core that includes Alperen Şengün, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., and Tari Eason.
But to hear Durant say it, the ‘underdog’ label isn’t based in reality, per Ben DuBose of The Rockets Wire.
“Who cares? Underdogs by who?”
“Other teams aren’t talking about us like that.”
“The fans might think of us as a different team after Week 1, so I can’t focus on that. I’m just focused on our identity.”
Kevin Durant, asked if he feels the Rockets are underdogs this season:
“Who cares? Underdogs by who?”
“Other teams aren’t talking about us like that.”
“The fans might think of us as a different team after Week 1, so I can’t focus on that. I’m just focused on our identity.” pic.twitter.com/wb6PjXE9GT
— Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) October 20, 2026
Last season, the Rockets finished at 52-30 and were eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1st round of the playoffs. Durant averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game while shooting 52% from the field. Last year, Durant signed a $90 million contract extension.
In the offseason, the Rockets added Marcus Smart, Bogdan Bogdanović, and rookie Bruce Thornton. Meanwhile, Fred VanVleet is returning from an ACL injury sustained in September 2025 that forced him to miss the entire season. Additionally, Steven Adams adds more depth to the frontcourt.
Their 1st round elimination leaves some to question whether the Rockets still have what it takes to be a viable franchise that can go far. Houston finished the preseason at 2-1.
The Rockets will begin the season against the Dallas Mavericks on October 21. According to Oddsmakers, Houston are 8.5 favorites over the Mavericks. Others are expecting them to win at least 52 games this year and once again contend for the playoffs.
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