Wherever Tom Brady goes, it has become noteworthy. The quarterback is a big-time buzz, and his trip to the Hampton is getting attention. But it is not the first time TB12 drew a place in the trend. When he was a Patriot, he had the role of the Celtics representative who had to bring in Kevin Durant. They did the job behind closed doors at a residence in Hampton.
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In 2018, Kevin Durant would become a free agent for the first time. The 7-foot NBA All-Star became a big-time want for multiple NBA teams. Among them were the Golden State Warriors, the San Antonio Spurs, the Miami Heat, and more. The list also had the Boston Celtics, and Tom Brady was their representative.
Kevin Durant held the meetings at 189 Further Lane in East Hampton. It is a five-bedroom, 7,400-square-foot estate. For the NBA All-Star, it was hard to refuse the Celtics, as Tom Brady came in as their representative.
ALERT: Tom Brady is in the Hamptons w/the Celtics to pitch to Kevin Durant. (via @RCH1I1) pic.twitter.com/sppHJA1v1I
— Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) July 2, 2016
As per Bleacher Report, the attempt nearly worked. When the QB came into the meeting, Durant understood the Celtics held all the cards.
For a Warriors Fan, the property is a remarkable piece of memorabilia. The NBA All-Star chose the Golden State Warriors after negotiations with various teams. It led to the formation of the Warriors’ juggernaut lineup. Even though TB12 failed to lure Durant in, he had a strong influence on Boston by staying present.
Take a Look: The house where Kevin Durant hosted representative Tom Brady
As per Boston.com, The house’s entrance door leads into a huge living room with brown couches on the left and a wide, circular, black table with six chairs on the right. Durant lived in the main bedroom, which has an elevated lounge area and double doors that open into a porch. The room features a queen-size bed. But for Durant’s visit, they had a king-size bed in place. The athlete shelled out $100,000 for 10-days.
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Staff-maintained landscaping surrounded a pool on one side of the home and a Jacuzzi on the other. A cedar footbridge linked the swimming pool to a grass tennis court. Retired lawyer Peter Wilson is the property’s owner. He purchased the land and built the existing home in 2004. The prior residence, which was windowless, was owned by a former mafia member.
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East Hampton is important for Kevin Durant’s seismic decision, and Tom Brady was part of a significant time in NBA history.
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