What if Kevin Durant's shot in 2021 counted as three points?

In an alternate reality, Kevin Durant's shot in Game 7 of the 2021 Eastern Conference Semifinals was ruled a three-pointer, leading to a Brooklyn Nets championship.

How did Kevin Durant's 2021 playoff shot impact other teams?

The Nets Championship Universe saw altered trajectories for teams like the Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks due to Durant's altered playoff success.

What was the effect of Durant not playing in the 2021 Olympics?

In the alternate timeline, Durant's absence from the 2021 Olympics resulted in France winning the gold medal instead of the USA.

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Durant's foot touch: How 1 inch changed NBA history

10 Mar

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Summary

A single inch determined an alternate NBA championship in 2021.
This small alteration created a cascading effect across the league.
Kevin Durant's career and multiple team trajectories were altered.

Durant's foot touch: How 1 inch changed NBA history

A hypothetical Game 7 in the 2021 Eastern Conference Semifinals saw Kevin Durant's potential game-winning shot ruled a two-pointer due to his foot touching the line. This alternate reality, dubbed the Nets Championship Universe (NCU), imagines Durant's shot counting as a three-pointer, leading to a Brooklyn Nets championship.

This pivotal moment triggered a cascade of changes throughout the NBA. The Nets, in this timeline, defeated the Phoenix Suns in the 2021 Finals, significantly boosting Durant's and Harden's legacies and giving Steve Nash a championship as a coach.