Kevin Durant Postgame Interview | Brooklyn Nets lose to Boston Celtics 109-103 Shout out to NBA player Kevin Durant, of the Brooklyn Nets, for showing love tonight to Tougaloo College throughout his postgame interview - game 1 (Nets vs Celtics) during the 2022 NBA playoffs. So guarding the ball will still remain paramount, especially after trading away one of the league's best on-ball defenders in Mikal Bridges. "When you came in here tonight, 48 minutes separated you from your first . Im like a fan, too, Suns point guard Chris Paul said. The NBA, which usually drug tests players randomly, has not tested players in the last two seasons. Cam Johnson on Nets' loss to Hawks. Kevin Durant: Postgame vs. Celtics - Game 1 To Brooklyn: Player's NBA Journey View All Videos From Greenville, SC to Brooklyn: Nic Claxton's NBA Journey 2mo featured 15:38 From Killeen, TX to. Durant appeared to confirm the messages were real in a tweet, but downplayed the exchange, saying, "Me and mike talk CRAZIER than this on the regular and today he's pissed..My bad mike,. Even though his scoring abilities are incredible, young Thomas still has to learn the way to present himself in front of the media. Heres more from the interview, with the crew roasting KD a bit afterward: The NBA on TNT crew just roasted Kevin Durant's postgame interview because they thought it was low energy pic.twitter.com/eA69Pz9Ylw, Sam Hustis (@SamHustis) December 23, 2020. Reach Suns Insider Duane Rankin atdmrankin@gannett.comor contact him at 480-787-1240. Athletes across a number of various leagues have been open about smoking weed. After the Brooklyn Net's 125-99 season-opening victory over the Warriors, Durant did a brief interview with TNT's "Inside the NBA." Questions by Charles Barkley and crew were met mostly by short, serious responses. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant tore into actor Michael Rapaport during an ugly social-media feud, calling him a "bitch," a "d-khead," a "c-t" and a "pale c-k sucker" and . Powered by. Not quite trusting itll all work out? He was 1-of-8 on 3s in that debut against the Clippers that ended in a loss. The trade brought Brooklyn Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith and multiple draft picks. Dorian Finney-Smith Oh, Im sure hes going to be excited, hes going to be amped up, Booker said. Sixth man Bobby Portis, who joins Antetokounmpo in averaging a season-long double-double, posted his 30th of the campaign with 18 points and 11 rebounds against the Heat. Maybe not quite Barkley-level must-see, but its close. Its not the first time Green has caused a bit of controversy by pitting the former MVPs against each other. Jrue Holiday led all scorers . He and Durant only played in 74 games together with the Nets during their three-and-a-half seasons in New York's most populated borough. "It's hard to play well, but it's easy to work hard." - Kevin Durant. pic.twitter.com/RyUZ4UUsU1, Chris Milholen (@CMilholenSB) January 9, 2023, Sign up for the Nets Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The Brooklyn Nets have been trending all over the news for the past week or more. The 34 . Breaking down Nets' new additions. But last 4th of July weekend, a friend invited him to play pickleball and the rest is history. Can Monty Williams, the Suns coach, keep everyone happy in terms of getting enough playing time and shots? Kevin Durant didnt make his Suns debut Friday night, but those inside Footprint Center 90 minutes before the game couldnt keep their eyes off him doing his pregame workout. By posting your comment you agree to the house rules, The comments below have not been moderated, By What should the Brooklyn Nets do about Ben Simmons? Curry made 9-of-21 field goals and hit five three-pointers and didn't even have to play in the fourth quarter. Kings, Clippers stun NBA with 2nd-highest scoring game ever 2 DAYS AGO FOX SPORTS Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo day-to-day after hurting knee vs. Heat 2 DAYS AGO FOX SPORTS Nets'. A Computer Science Engineer by qualification, Raahib's passion for sports drew him toward TSR. Nov 12, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) and guard Cam Thomas (24) during the second half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. 19:11 GMT 01 Mar 2023 That would be smart super teams have been the order of the day in the NBA for a while now, but tossing all-pro level players onto the court together doesnt guarantee a championship. The former Texas Longhorn has not played a minute of league action since January 8, when he sustained an MCL sprain against the Miami Heat. He never does. In a press conference last year, Cam Thomas talked to the media. Kevin Durant didn't make his Suns debut Friday night, but those inside Footprint Center 90 minutes before the game couldn't keep their eyes off him doing his pregame workout. That's the way it's going to be.". Spencer Dinwiddie He seems like the ideal fifth guy to play with Booker, Paul, Durant and Deandre Ayton down the stretch of close games. When Spencer Dinwiddie and DFS talked to the media for the first time after their trade, Spencer made a hilarious joke. Nets star Kevin Durant showed up high for an interview with David Letterman to discuss changing the narrative around smoking weed. He got off the ball, he didnt drive into traffic, he took what the defense gave him.. "To me, it clears the distractions out your brain a little. pic.twitter.com/aU1rZjVJR3, Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) February 5, 2023. Stanwood uses 11-0 run at end of first half as fuel for 74-69 victory over Lynnwood in opening round of Class 3A girls basketball tournament Wednesday in the Tacoma Dome. If its a flaming ball of disaster every time out, thats great TV, too. Green a former Defensive Player of the Year is loving what hes seeing from Curry on that end, saying he doesnt get credit for his defense. Now hes experienced it and took full advantage of it Friday. Jimmy Butler drove past Seth Curry, but was met at the rim by Ben Simmons. Devin Booker led the way with 25 points, his second-best performance since missing 24 of 25 games and only playing 4:20 in the one appearance over that stretch. Draymond Green threw some shade at his former Golden State Warriors teammate Kevin Durant after beating the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Nets star Kevin Durant showed up high for an interview with David Letterman to discuss changing the narrative around smoking weed. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Calling Suns games isn't easy:But it's a dream for Kevin Ray. He took big hits all game long. Draymond Green threw some shade at former Golden State Warriors teammate Kevin Durant after beating the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. While Curry has made himself a household name thanks to his offensive skill set, his defense has come a long way. According to Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn in his postgame interview, superstar Kevin Durant will undergo imaging on his right knee on Monday after leaving Sunday's 102-101 win. Stephen Curry scored 29 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 107-88 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the 2022 NBA Finals. Before playing a game with the Suns, Terrence Ross was trying to imagine what itd feel like to get open shots. 2 guy once again, as he had to helplessly sit and watch Stephen Curry's shot that beat the Thunder on Saturday. Spencer Dinwiddie on being traded for Kyrie Irving: We may not be the best trade package, but were the best looking, and the Nets needed some help in that department. pic.twitter.com/FKk9VzSdtd, Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) February 7, 2023. KEVIN DURANT POSTGAME INTERVIEW | WARRIORS vs CAVS JUNE 12, 2017. After the game Draymond Green explained that the Warriors offense starts with Curry and worked in a comment about former teammate Kevin Durant in the process. The Brooklyn Nets crushed the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night 125-86, and Kevin Durant led the way with 32 points. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Kevin Durant has been through quite a bit during his 15-year NBA career but joining a new team midway through the season is a new one for the 13-time All-Star. Understandable, but Payne brought that change of pace at the one the Suns have missed. He voiced his issues with the teams coaches, but Crowder had Suns players like Paul express their love for him. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. The Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving era comes to a close in Brooklyn. | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP. And in this case an outsize personality is not part of the equation. The Houston Rockets (13-47) play against the Portland Trail Blazers (29-31) at Moda Center Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free) NBA League Pass: The most live games plus NBA TV. Now theyll all see him Sunday when Phoenix faces Milwaukee. Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green, (23) left, and Kevin Durant, (35) share a laugh on the bench in the second quarter of their NBA game against the Los . I was more so saying, look yo, I was trying to protect my teammates from the expectations from . Raahib was spellbound by Steph and the Warriors and has been a fan since. Dina Litovksy/Redux, for The New York Times. Taking the (Jimmy) Butler matchup (defensively) right out of the gate, then setting us up offensively. Kevin Durant has once more opened up on his relationship with Kyrie Irving after the pair were traded away from the Brooklyn Nets in January, revealing that he wanted to stay in New York until the end of the season and 'see where we can go' with the star point guard. Jae Crowder didnt play one game for Phoenix after he and the Suns mutually agreed he wouldnt attend training camp after helping the Suns reach the finals in 2021 and post the NBA's best record last season. Durant scored 22 points in the Nets' home victory over the Golden State Warriors in his first action since tearing his Achilles tendon as a Warrior in June 2019. Jackson: "We have a bunch of regular-season wins. While Torrey Craig has started more games, Josh Okogie continues to show why hes deserving of that fifth starter spot when Durant returns to join Booker, Paul and Ayton in the starting lineup. As in, sit down, turn on the TV and dont get up till its over. Green had a back-and-forth with Durant on Twitter last week where they debated who was double-teamed more between Durant and Curry when the former was on the Warriors for two of their three title runs. Support local journalism. Still looking to see how hes going to perform on defense with this group. pic.twitter.com/xVDh6gezeW, YES Network (@YESNetwork) January 9, 2023, Heres the play KD got injured. He partnered with Weedmaps, a tech company that provides information on marijuana dispensaries. Getty Images The story of @MajorLeaguePB's Brooklyn Aces: boardroom.tv After the game, Booker asked in his postgame interview how Crowder played. pic.twitter.com/QadcfPHNfw. When KD was here, our offense still started with Steph. Making them will greatly determine how many minutes hell get to launch. ', 'I wanted to see where we can go with that because we were both playing at a high level. Bob Myers, left, follows Warriors forward Kevin Durant off the court in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Toronto on Monday night. I want to apologize for the insensitive word I used in the post-game interview. Curry scored 29 points in 32 minutes in Game 2 against the Celtics, leading the charge during a haymaker-filled third-quarter rally. Ive been talking about it the last couple years how much hes improved on that side of the ball. Isaiah Joe paced the Thunder (28-31) with a game-high 28. 7:05 Kevin Durant Game 1 Postgame Interview | Celtics vs Nets CLNS Media Sports Network 7:25 Jayson Tatum Game 4 Postgame Interview | Celtics vs Nets CLNS Media Sports Network 5:45 Marcus Smart Postgame Interview | Celtics vs Nets 9:52 Steve Nash Game 5 Postgame Interview | Nets vs Bucks 5:21 Marcus Smart Game 2 Postgame Interview | Celtics vs Nets Teams used to try to call him into every action, and just try to pick on him, Green said. The Athletic reported on Thursday that Durant is expected to make his return to action and his debut with the Suns on Wednesday, the second leg of the road swing. The second is their trade deadline moves. Video. Still waiting on the debut of Kevin Durant, the Phoenix Suns begins a four-game road trip with a Sunday matinee against the NBA's hottest team, the host Milwaukee Bucks. Thats the way its always going to be. Dray on Steph being the focal point of the Warriors offense Subscribe: youtube.com/user/BleacherReport?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on IG: instagram.com/f/bleacherreport Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/bleacherreport Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/bleacherreport #NBA #DraymondGreen #StephCurry #KevinDurant #Warriors, Green said in his postgame press conference, Curry was double-teamed seven times more. Green pointed to that relatively balanced attach and winning the turnover battle as key catalysts in evening up the series. When the trio initially joined forces two years ago, fans expected a new order within the league, as the Nets were established as favorites to win it all for years to come. Saben Lee held it down, but Payne plays faster and understands what Williams wants. Cam Thomas Post Game Interview: Nets Rising Star Once Made Outrageous Kevin Durant Claim, Kevin Durant Loves the Game: Chris Paul and Monty Williams Are Excited About the Suns New Superstar Addition, Even With Kyrie Irving gone, Cam Thomas Found a Way to Embarrass Nets: NBA Twitter Predicts Hefty Fine For 21 year olds No Homo Comment in Post-game Interview. After Kevin Durant completely dominated in the Nets' 125-86 Game 2 win over the Bucks on Monday night, he was reminded of the worst injury of his career which made for a . Video. Kevin Durant (knee) and Landry Shamet (foot) are ruled out Sunday's game as Durant has yet to make his Suns debut. Discussing Brooklyn's blockbuster trade to Mavericks . Antetokounmpo appeared on Monday night's episode of "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central, which is being guest hosted by comedian and media personality Hasan Minhaj this . After all the trades, the Nets ended up winning their first game, beating the Bulls 116-105. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports The Brooklyn Nets have been trending all over the news for the past week or more. He talked about the Nets' solid defense, their improved offense, and his evolution as a defensive player. Draymond Green threw some shade at his former Golden State Warriors teammate Kevin Durant after beating the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Chloe Santeford post-game interview after Stanwood's 3A first-round win over Lynnwood Scorebook Live New College Wires NFL mock draft has C.J. He started playing basketball when he was 14, and fell in love with the sport ever since. Well find out just how different when Durant makes his expected debut at 5 p.m. MST Wednesday on Bally Sports Arizona, which is televising the game. Durant makes his highly anticipated Phoenix Suns debut on Wednesday night against the Charlotte Hornets. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Durant remained sidelined for Phoenixs first game after the All-Star break with an 124-115 victory Friday over Oklahoma City before a sellout crowd 17,071. On Tuesday night, it was Kevin Durant's world and we were all just living in it. It also streams on Bally Sports Plus or the Bally Sports app. . And Durant makes the Suns cant-miss TV. Payne rejoined the rotation on Friday after missing 30 of the previous 32 and scored 14 points. Al McCoy isn't done yet:He has called Phoenix Suns games since 1972. Averaging 29.7 points a game, Durant hasn't played since Jan. 8 at Miami. Much is made of him being a secondary rim protector, but if Durant is helping out to block shots, that takes him out of the transition game to get off 3s and find people. More Nets pre-and postgame videos. Crowder ended up there in a multi-team trade after being part of the blockbuster Durant deal. After the game, Durant was interviewed by TNT. His interest in the NBA developed at the same time as when Stephen Curry put the entire league on notice. Durant's Suns debut expected Wednesday. Sure, the Suns have been fun to watch for a while now, but this is different. Combine that with Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton and you have what should be a combination powerful enough to take the Suns to the NBA Finals, if not win it outright. Nov 12, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) and guard Cam Thomas (24) during the second half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. "Kevin, five-straight 30-point games in the NBA Finals," Doris Burke said to Kevin Durant after his Golden State Warriors won the 2017 NBA championship over LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Video. Jacque Vaughn: Kevin Durant will undergo imaging on his right knee tomorrow after exiting the game early after a collision. Just completely uneccessary and not at all surprising. Bally play-by-play announcer Kevin Ray and analyst Ann Meyers Drysdale are getting in on the ground floor of something here, and itll be interesting to see how they put Durants debut in context, not just in terms of this season, but of the teams history. Green was asked about Curry taking . KD: "I should've explained myself better to Chris Haynes, but it wasn't - it wasn't like this. Durant, the 10-time All-NBA honoree acquired in a February 9 trade, has yet to play his first game with Phoenix. By Phoenix also is riding into its final 21 games with added depth thanks in part to the return of reserve guard Cameron Payne. NBA Superstar Kevin Durant wore a Tougaloo College hat during his postgame press conference during the NBA Playoffs with the Brooklyn Nets. He recently had a stretch of three games, scoring 44, 47, and 43 against the Wizards, Clippers, and Suns. Case in point. But we didnt turn the ball over, and I thought that was very important in this game is keeping them out of transition and making them play against our defense.. Going 3-of-6 from deep, Ross wasso wide open on a corner 3 off a Booker feed in the second half, he had time to leave his hand up and started heading the other way without a Thunder defender in sight. What [Irving] was doing behind the scenes, what his contract negotiations was, I don't want to even think about none of that stuff. Overstatement is a given in sports media (see Stephen A. Smith above). Outside of Curry, the scoring was well-balanced for the Warriors, who had four other players in double figures. pic.twitter.com/MeG8OTK8tJ, Warriors' Draymond Green after Finals Game 2 win over Celtics: "It all starts with Steph. Multiple 2nd-round picks, Wow, wow, wow. The Nets flipped Kevin Durant as well. I thought he was incredible, Green said. Discover something new every day from News, Sports, Finance, Entertainment and more! The best of the three superstars, however, is Kevin Durant. In a clip from the interview obtained by Bleacher Report, Durant said he wants to change the stigma around athletes and marijuana. Instead, however, juggling between injuries, rumors and off-court controversies proved to be too much to handle for all three All-Stars, as Irving was the first of the trio to leave Brooklyn for the Dallas Mavericks in a three-team trade after asking the Nets front office to be dealt with. Heres Barkleys question, which they had fun with after the Clippers-Lakers game: Charles Barkley's reaction to Kevin Durant's one word answer to his question.loooooool pic.twitter.com/KEHnG0wGa3, gifdsports (@gifdsports) December 23, 2020. Nets' Mikal Bridges reacts to disappointing second half against the Bucks, Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie says team 'didn't match' Giannis' performance, Nets vs. Follow him on Twitter at@DuaneRankin. ', The 34-year-old forward added that he and Irving, who are now both playing in the Western Conference as ex-teammates, 'haven't had a conversation, but eventually we will.'. I think for the most part, we did a pretty good job of that. However, this wasnt all. 19:16 GMT 01 Mar 2023. Also Read:Even With Kyrie Irving gone, Cam Thomas Found a Way to Embarrass Nets: NBA Twitter Predicts Hefty Fine For 21 year olds No Homo Comment in Post-game Interview. Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors. Devin Booker says he can't wait to share the floor with Kevin Durant during his postgame interview on Arizona Sports. Hes going to open the floor and as Booker has said, make everyone elses job easier. Postgame Warriors Talk: Kevon Looney - 2/26/23 Kevon Looney addresses the media after his 12-point, 17-rebound performance in the Warriors' 109-104 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on . You'll now receive the top Nets Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Alastair Talbot For Dailymail.Com, The 34-year-old moved to Phoenix in January, Click here for all your latest international sports news from DailyMail.com, Durant is set to make his Suns debut on Wednesday night at Charlotte, he sustained an MCL sprain against the Miami Heat, traded to the Philadelphia 76ers midway through last season for Ben Simmons, Irving was the first of the trio to leave Brooklyn for the Dallas Mavericks. He attempted to play on the following possession before requesting to check out of the game, then heading to the locker room. Kevin Durant Postgame Interview | 2021-22 NBA Playoffs | Game 4 vs. Boston Celtics - YouTube KD's postgame interview after the Nets were swept in the first round of the 2021-22 NBA. Reach Goodykoontz atbill.goodykoontz@arizonarepublic.com. From starting off as a Warriors fan, Raahib has evolved into someone who can never miss a good game of basketball. All rights reserved. The 2014 MVP's trade request was his second in eight months, putting an end to what will be remembered as one of the greatest failed experiments in basketball history in Brooklyn. Cam Thomas is the youngest player in NBA history to record three straight 40+ point games. 2029 1st-round pick But he hasnt been needing that often, and its great.. Thats the way its going to be.. How to watch Kevin Durant's debut, He has called Phoenix Suns games since 1972, What channel is the Suns game on? Kevin Durant Postgame Interview | Brooklyn Nets lose to New Orleans Pelicans 130-108 AboutPressCopyrightContact usCreatorsAdvertiseDevelopersTermsPrivacyPolicy & SafetyHow YouTube worksTest. Sign up for the Layup Lines newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Well, just as good, anyway. Durant puts Phoenix on a contending tier because, when healthy this season, he has played at an MVP level averaging 30 points a game with a 67.5 true shooting percentage, plus adding 6.8 rebounds . Durant, the 10-time. The Suns will have their newly restored lineup tested on Sunday against a Milwaukee team with six players averaging between 10.6 and 31.3 points per game. I had a few bad turnovers, but Im just blessed and grateful that Im back on the court.. "Work harder than your opponent." - Kevin Durant. https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/12/nba-charles-barkley-kevin-durant-awkward-interview, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 'We all move and do the things that we wanna do for our careers,' Durant said. Feb 19 Every weekend in the summer, 35V co-founder & CEO @RichKleiman plays tennis, a sport he's loved for decades. Show more Kevin Durant watches Suns teammates get a win over the. He looked better defensively Friday than in his Suns debut before the break, but Ross is a streaky shooter. Greens not wrong, with Curry averaging more points than Durant in all three seasons they combined forces for. Kevin Durant played in his first NBA game Tuesday night since the 2019 NBA Finals and he looked pretty darn good in the Brooklyn Nets' blowout win over his previous team, the Golden State Warriors. You know, Klay, what, 4-for-19, had a tough one, but that happens. "Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard." - Kevin Durant. NEW YORK Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has been fined $15,000 for using profane language during a media interview and failing to comply with an NBA Security . Im actually high right now. @KDTrey5 x @Lettermanpic.twitter.com/YleCpJPURh. Warriors Star Draymond Green Throws Shade at Kevin Durant, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. KD responded in the same presser, and accused Thomas of lying. Follow every game: Latest NBA Scores and Schedules. Okogie finished Fridays win with 15 points and seven rebounds. In Fridays win, Booker passed Steve Nash for the most made 3-pointers in the regular season in franchise history with 1,052. But we are, too.. NBA Star Kevin Durant's Homophobic Rant at Michael Rapaport Revealed The actor-comedian this week released screen shots of direct messages between the two showing a string of threats,. Rockets Cavs Nation - Angelo Guinhawa 6h New Phoenix Suns scorer Kevin Durant joins the plethora of NBA stars showering Damian Lillard with praise after the Portland Trail Blazers guard Im actually high right now, said Durant, whose offseason began late last month after Brooklyn was swept by the Celticsin the first round of the NBA playoffs. Durant grabbed at his right knee in obvious pain, but stayed in the game until the pain got too bad and he left the game for the locker room. Jacque Vaughn on the heartbreaking loss to the Hawks . The series now shifts back to Boston on Wednesday for Game 3. Lets get right to the point: Kevin Durant, whom the Suns acquired in February, is the biggest star the Phoenix Suns have had since Charles Barkley yes, Barkley was a truly great, Hall of Fame player before becoming the most entertaining sports analyst there is. Draymond Green On The Warriors Offense Being Centered Around Steph Curry During Kevin Durant-Era, When KD was here, our offense still started with Steph. 2. Durant sustained an MCL sprain that has sidelined him since Jan. 8. Durant stayed on the ground for about 30 seconds, but got back up and continued playing. Carmelo Anthony, who put up solid numbers for the Lakers last season, was not re-signed and has yet to be re-signed by any NBA team. I was excited about the win and was being playful. He offered more quotes than a notebook could hold, though many were obscenity-laced enough that they couldnt find a home in a family publication. His 12 points on Friday marked seven straight games scoring in double figures while coming off the bench. The best part came when Durant gave Charles Barkley a one-word answer on a long question. Breaking: The Phoenix Suns are nearing a blockbuster trade to acquire Kevin Durant, sources tell @wojespn. Devin Booker scored a team-high 25 points in becoming the all-time franchise leader in 3-pointer made as six Suns (33-28) reached double figures. I had fun man, trying to knock the rust off, Payne told Bally Sports Arizona in his postgame interview. Also Read:Where Did Michael Jordan Grow Up? (That was Stephen A. Smiths prediction in a recent conversation Western Conference champions, maybe NBA champs.). Video. Kevin Durant was interviewed postgame after the Nets' 130-108 blowout of the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of their series. He claimed that he was better than Kevin Durant at scoring at his age. Only he and Allen Iverson have done it before the age of 22. pic.twitter.com/SA3dUqXLB9, NBA History (@NBAHistory) February 8, 2023. Kevin Durant played in his first NBA game Tuesday night since the 2019 NBA Finals and he looked pretty darn good in the Brooklyn Nets blowout win over his previous team, the Golden State Warriors. And the day I stop working hard, this can all . Green was quick to say thats nothing new and that Curry has always been the alpha dog on that end of the floor even when Durant was wearing blue and yellow. 3. They shipped him to Dallas to join Luka Doncic. Durant left the game with 36.6 seconds left in the third quarter after going through a tough night with contact at his legs. It all starts with Steph, Green said in his postgame press conference. However, Durant won the Finals MVP both times they won the title, stepping up on the biggest stage. He posted 40 points on Feb. 14 in a win over reigning Eastern Conference champion Boston. He scored six of his 14 points in his first four minutes, brought that energy then he got tired. Have opinion about current state of theSuns? Durant replied to the clip, tweeting, From my view of it, this is 100% false.. Kevin Durant (40 points) has tallied 403 points in this postseason, setting a franchise record for most points scored in a single postseason. 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