Kevin Durant Comments On First Game With Kyrie Irving

Kevin Durant is already fitting in nicely in Brooklyn.

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Kevin Durant has been one of the best players in the league for quite some time now although unfortunately, it had been a long time since we had seen him in an NBA game. Back in June of 2019, Durant injured his Achilles which forced him to miss an entire year's worth of action. It was an unfortunate predicament especially since he was in a contract year that saw him join forces with Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn.

Now, Durant is fully healthy and is ready to embark on a season that could very well see the Nets top the Eastern Conference. Last night was Durant's first preseason game with the team and for the most part, he was impressive as he dropped 15 points in 24 minutes. Kyrie was even better as he scored 18 in just 17 minutes. After the game, Durant offered praise to his new teammate.

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"Kyrie looked incredible. He's unstoppable. He's a master at his craft," Durant said per reporter Melissa Rohlin. Kyrie and Durant were always good friends before becoming teammates, so seeing these two demonstrate chemistry on the court shouldn't come as much of a surprise.

With the season starting in just about a week from now, it will be fun to see how KD fairs in some real action.

Kevin Durant Comments On First Game With Kyrie Irving
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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.