Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns have been smooth sailing with Kevin Durant. Now that Durant is back after a freak pre-game incident had him sidelined, the team looks to be firing on all cylinders. On Sunday, the team traveled to take on Durant's old team in the Thunder. OKC fans still hold Durant close to their heart. As boos chorused through the arena for Durant during his first visit to OKC as a member of the Suns.
After the game, Durant's teammates had his back. Especially Booker, when he was asked about his thoughts on the crowd still booing Durant. Here's Booker's statement on the boos in question: "Yeah. What is it, 7, 8 years now, my rookie year. People just want to be heard. I don't know what it is. He did a lot for this organization." Durant's near-decade run in OKC is still memorable to those that lived through it.
Devin Booker Speaks To OKC Fans
Durant was asked the same question, in which he had a different answer than Booker. Durant said he understands where the OKC fans are coming from. The disdain was large when Durant first bolted for Golden State. Animosity was high due to the fact that the Warriors eliminated the Thunder in the season prior. Thunder faithful felt betrayed. No matter how much time has passed, a portion of the fan base will never forget how they felt back in 2016.
Durant has moved on, and so has the Thunder. Both seem to have found a better situation, and that's really all that matters. Devin Booker may not understand the passion of a fan base losing him since he has always been with the Suns. There's a good chance Durant will hear boos in OKC until the day he retires. Something that the All-Star seems at peace with. What are your thoughts on OKC fans booing Durant? Has enough time passed that the boos should be no more? Please drop a comment below to let us know your thoughts on the Durant-OKC relationship. For more NBA news, stay with us at HNHH. We will always keep you informed.
