Kevin Durant usually plays small forward , though he can also slide to power forward or even center in smaller lineups. With Russell Westbrook, KD was most often a wing scorer while Westbrook handled point guard duties.

Quick scoop

  • KD’s main spot: small forward.
  • Other roles: power forward in bigger lineups, sometimes center in switch-heavy lineups.
  • With Westbrook: Westbrook was the lead guard, so KD played more as the primary scoring wing.

In plain terms

Westbrook brings the ball up and runs the offense, while Durant usually spaces the floor, attacks mismatches, and scores from anywhere. That’s why people think of KD as a forward, not a guard, even though his skill set is very versatile.

TL;DR

KD plays forward, mostly small forward , when teamed with Russell Westbrook.