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The Phoenix Suns continue to build momentum with consistent wins ever since the ‘Slim ReaperKevin Durant joined the team. Extending their winning streak in the Western Conference, KD faced his former team, Oklahoma City Thunder in the city he used to call home. Though the 6’10 forward put on a show, OKC’s heartbreaking loss triggered their fans to continue their hate towards him.

Amid several teams battling their way for the remaining playoff spots, OKC’s loss has put them in a grave situation. With less than a week left before the regular season ends, fans believe OKC’s future in the play-in is in doubt.

OKC fans do not celebrate their former star Kevin Durant on his return

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s dominant performance yet again went in vain as the Thunder lost their second straight game. Moreover, standing as the 10th seed, consecutive losses like these can push the team down considering the competitiveness in the Western Conference. The Dallas Mavericks who are battling their way to find a play-in spot could make use of OKC’s loss, however, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic have been unable to bag crucial wins either.?

Kevin Durant dropped 35 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists to bag a crucial road win. Standing as the fourth seed, KD and the Suns are a couple of wins away from sealing their spot in the playoffs. However, the crowd’s gestures towards the two-time NBA champion on his return were the highlight of the game. During his eight-year tenure with the OKC, KD was a star and the fans’ favorite. However, his sudden departure in 2016 left the Thunder fans heartbroken.

After conceding a heartbreaking loss in the 2016 Conference finals to the Golden State Warriors, the 2014 MVP went on to join them the very next year. KD’s sudden decision left the NBA world in denial, throwing shade at him for a good number of years since his departure.

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However, it seems like the OKC fans will never forgive KD. Yet again in the game today, on his entry to the court, Durant was booed by the OKC audience.

NBA world comes in support of Kevin Durant

Though KD was booed in the arena, the NBA buffs on Twitter came in support of the Suns star. Twitter users believe the OKC fans must let go of the hate as it has been several years and Durant has even changed his team twice since his departure from Oklahoma.

One fan tweeted, “2 different US presidents have been in office since that KD move happened man lmao, they really gotta let it go at this point.” Here are some of the fans’ reactions supporting Kevin Durant:

While some fans asked the OKC supporters to let go of the hate, others reminded them of what KD achieved with the team. One user wrote, “he took them to the finals lol.”

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