When Did Lebron James Last Play Kevin Durant? Looking Back at Iconic Christmas Day Battle Before Lakers Preseason Game v Suns

The NBA is such a happening league that fans rarely complain about not seeing a matchup between the top stars. LeBron James and Kevin Durant have had many a battle in their storied careers. But when was the last time we saw them go toe to toe, and who came up on top? You will be shocked to know the answer to it.

This Lakers vs Suns Preseason game is a special event. Though it has no bearing in the regular season, it will be a forbearer of the things to come to the Western Conference.

Do you know which team KD played for when he faced LeBron the last time?

Kevin Durant was a warrior when he played against LeBron the last time. It was on the Christmas day in the year 2018. If you are shocked by the fact that KD and LeBron have not played each other for around 5 years, and you did not even notice, it is because the NBA is such a happening league. With so many up-and-coming superstars, we are spoilt for choice. But the King is the King, and in the playoffs, KD was his kryptonite. Thus, such a classic matchup will always bring joy. Please check the below highlights when LeBron?s Lakers crushed the Warriors 127-101 final score.

LeBron only played for 21 minutes in the above game, and he had to go out of because of an injury. In a way, that was an ominous sign for the Warriors too. That postseason, the Warriors lost to the Toronto Raptors because of some serious injuries. KD went down because of an Achilles tear, while Klay Thompson suffered an ACL tear in a very crucial game. Both KD and Klay missed the entire next season to recuperate from the injuries. And Kevin Durant left the Warriors to join forces with Kyrie in Brooklyn.

What about now?

Kevin Durant is back in the Western Conference with the Phoenix Suns. And LeBron is still with the Lakers. Both of them have some phenomenal talents in their teams. If all the talents from both teams play, then we would get to see, along with the King and KD, Anthony Davis, Bradley Beal, and Devin Booker, going against each other.

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This Suns?Lakers matchup is nothing short of an All-Star game with some real consequences in their quest for the title. But what about the Warriors with whom KD had his first ring? Will they have a say in this season? If the Preseason is the barometer for the Dubs, then they are beginning their run with a 4-0 Preseason record.

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