Kevin Durant named the 2012 Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs as his toughest playoff series ever.

Kevin Durant has faced countless challenges throughout his illustrious NBA career. However, the Phoenix Suns star recently singled out one playoff series as the most difficult he has ever played, highlighting a moment that stands out in his career.

Kevin Durant took to his X(formerly Twitter) account while replying to a fan's question on what was the toughest playoff according to him.

As a star player for the Oklahoma City Thunder at the time, Durant helped orchestrate an incredible comeback against the San Antonio Spurs. The Thunder, down 0-2, clawed back to win four straight games, clinching the series 4-2 and securing their first trip to the NBA Finals.

Many point to the departure of James Harden as the beginning of the end for the young and talented Oklahoma City Thunder team that made the 2012 NBA Finals. Harden had just won Sixth Man of the Year and helped the team reach the championship round.

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