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Kevin Durant says while Thunder fans boo him, he feels 'so much love and respect' in Oklahoma City
Kevin Durant has been getting booed lustily by the Oklahoma City Thunder crowd for a decade now, as his departure in the summer of 2016 for the Golden State Warriors cut the OKC faithful deep.
Kevin Durant "really thought about" going to the Bay Area before blocking the Phoenix Suns' proposed trade with the Golden State Warriors last season, he told Sports Illustrated's Tim Capurso.
During the first NBA on NBC game of the season between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder, fans had strong thoughts about Kevin Durant.
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"They appreciate my time here" - Kevin Durant insists OKC fans show him love off the court despite the boos during introductions
Though tensions between Kevin and OKC might persist, their contributions to each other's journey cannot be overlooked. The 37-year-old has an overall 374-267 record with the Thunder. He was also key in the franchise making its first Finals appearance in 2012.
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant and comedian Druski will make special appearances Thursday at a card collecting event in Houston.
The Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night, led by Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask if the Warriors are Larry O’Brien or Bust,
That is why, when rumors swirled in February that the Warriors were working on bringing the 15-time All-Star back to the franchise, it seemed like a no-brainer that a reunion would happen. Especially so Durant could escape the basketball Titanic that the Phoenix Suns had become.
The new NBA season tipped off with a bang, as the reigning champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, punctuated their ring-and-banner-raising night with a thrilling 125-124 win over the Houston Rockets. While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,