The Phoenix Suns revealed the look of their new star, Kevin Durant, prior to his introductory press conference earlier today. As photos of the 13-time All-Star wearing Suns gear were shown to the public, fans flocked to social media to troll Durant and the team.
With Durant's trade, the Suns have transformed into one of the best teams in the NBA. Many view them as title contenders.
Before Durant was introduced to the public as a new member of the Suns, a photo of him wearing the team's gear was shown. The two-time Finals MVP will wear No. 35, the number he used when he was with the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Golden State Warriors.
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Fans trolled Durant and the Suns after the photo was revealed. Here are some of the best reactions from fans on social media.
Regardless of what fans think about the trade, there's no denying that Durant has made the Suns title contenders. There's no timeline for KD's return, but he's expected to play his first game for the Suns some time after the All-Star break.
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Kevin Durant became emotional when speaking about the Brooklyn Nets
Kevin Durant's time with the Brooklyn Nets was a roller coaster of emotions. The Nets attempted to win the title with Durant leading the way and Kyrie Irving and James Harden as his supporting cast. However, things did not pan out that way and the core has now been broken up.
Durant became emotional while talking about his time in Brooklyn. He admitted that while the team did not accomplish their goals, he would forever be grateful for the support they gave him during a tough period in his life.
"It was a lot of ups and downs.. We didn’t accomplish what we wanted to. I get emotional talking about it because it was a special 4 years of my career coming off an Achilles injury. They helped me through a lot... they got a bright future," Durant said.
Harden was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons and Irving was shipped to the Dallas Mavericks. The disgruntled star ended up only playing 143 games for the Nets in a span of four seasons. Durant himself was shipped to the Suns at the deadline in a move that sent shockwaves through the NBA.
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