Kevin Durant becoming a more versatile defender with Warriors

Four months after he briefly gained traction as a Defensive Player of the Year candidate, Warriors forward Kevin Durant faces long odds just to earn his first All-Defensive team selection. That his defensive highlights have been far less frequent recently, however, doesn't change an important development: Durant is improving his defensive versatility. As the league trends toward a position-less brand of basketball, he is becoming more comfortable switching off screens to defend guards. It is a skill that could be especially valuable in Golden State's second-round series against New Orleans.