For those who are living under a rock, the Phoenix Suns and the Brooklyn Nets worked out a deal before the trade deadline that changed the course of the league. The deal involved sending Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns. And many felt that this was not an ideal trade as the Nets barely got anything in return in comparison to a player like Durant. So, as he made his first debut with the Suns at practice, fans couldn?t help but josh around a bit with him.
Durant recently took part in his first practice session with the Suns on Monday. Though he is still ruled out for the game against the Sacramento Kings due to his knee. And will probably remain out till the All-Star break.
The league is eager to see Kevin Durant
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Fans and even players are eager to see Durant make his debut with his new team as soon as he can. Just like the way fans were dying to see Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic play together after his trade to the Mavericks from the Nets.
So, when the video of KD shooting around with his new team surfaced, a few fans felt it wouldn?t hurt to have some fun and troll the forward.
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One fan tweeted, ?He requested a trade after this shoot around.?
https://twitter.com/LouAyeBurner/status/1625217895050407938?s=20&t=C4B1MHd9atfl-kqHlOxPRg
While another fan commented, ?This is basketball. Not falling in love with the 3 point like all these kids today are. Just some old school mid range game. So refreshing.?
This is basketball. Not falling in love with the 3 point like all these kids today are. Just some old school mid range game. So refreshing.
— D.J. ☘️ ⚡️ (@iMAJESTiC_) February 13, 2023
Here are a few more reactions from fans on Twitter.
Still won’t beat curry
— Ayo2x (@AyoYvn) February 13, 2023
ITS REALLY OVER FOR THE LEAGUE 💀💀💀😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/Mxut3laQmT
— $Dom$ (@Ddelliponti07) February 13, 2023
KD In Brooklyn now he in Phoenix pic.twitter.com/WPpK1ES4QN
— Eric J (@ManofGod84) February 13, 2023
Cp3 “ I only lost to warriors twice cause of kd” . Cp3- now I got kd am a win a ring n prove my point above.
— 🇺🇸🇰🇳™️ (@GSOAT30) February 13, 2023
Though a few fans trolled KD with some light humor, others were excited to see him perform with his new team.
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What did the Nets get in return?
The trade between the Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns involved sending Kevin Durant and T.J. Warren to the Suns. In return, the Nets got Cam Johnson, Mikal Bridges, Juan Pablo Vaulet, and seven first & second-round picks.
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So, for those who felt that the Nets did not receive much in terms of a player like Durant, their front office was able to secure the team?s future with multiple draft picks. Along with that, they got three young players who will help in the team?s rotation.
As for the Suns, the big four of Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and DeAndre Ayton look awfully good on paper. Here?s to hoping that they can work on their on-court chemistry and the Suns can win their first NBA championship.