- ABC News
- May 11, 2017
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Times have changed in the NBA. Draft prospects are flexing their collective might, and with it, sitting out the combine. Kevin Durant, who 10 years ago failed to bench-press 185 pounds even once and was ranked last in camp in drills, was still drafted No. 2 overall by the Seattle SuperSonics. And he isn't discouraged by this recent trend. In fact, with the benefit of hindsight, Durant says he wished it had started before he embarked on his professional career. "Stay your ass home, work out and get better on your own time," Durant suggested of potential top prospects. Durant, speaking Wednesday in exclusive interview with ESPN at the Golden State Warriors' practice facility, said the combine was an ordeal that is still raw to the eight-time All-Star and 2014 MVP. "I remember it like it was yesterday," Durant said, as he readjusted his body to get comfortable in his seat. "All the strength coaches were laughing at me and s---. They were giggling with...