# @duranthighlights on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZY5lsVMbHL
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- **Posted:** 2026-06-10T02:46:23.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Kevin Durant | KD (@duranthighlights) — https://gondola.cc/duranthighlights

## Caption

Not finna sit here n say Larry bird better!😴💯

Kevin Durant’s handle package was different. That double cross into the hesitation pull-up was almost impossible to guard because defenders had to respect every option. If they played too close, KD was getting downhill. If they gave him space, it was an easy jumper over the top. At nearly 7 feet tall with guard skills, there really wasn’t a perfect way to defend it.

What made this move so deadly wasn’t just the crossover—it was the timing. KD would freeze defenders with the hesi, make them shift their weight for a split second, then rise up before they could recover. The move looked simple, but when he got into that rhythm it felt automatic.

Prime KD had one of the deepest bags the game has ever seen, and this combo was a perfect example of why he’s one of the toughest covers in NBA history. 🎯🐍🏀

#basketballmoves #kevindurant #kd #nbabasketball #nbaedits 

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nbabasketball, basketballmoves, kevindurant, nbaedits, kd

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