Kevin Durant returned to Oklahoma City for the first time since leaving the team during free agency over the summer, and Thunder fans welcomed their former All-Star with a parade a boos that echoed throughout Chesapeake Energy Arena on Saturday.
Kevin Durant showered with boos when introduced in Oklahoma City, as expected
Durant’s return to his old stomping grounds was not well-received by Thunder fans.
Fans also booed Durant when he took the court for pre-game warmups, but his Beats by Dr. Dre headphones likely come with a noise-cancellation feature specifically designed for events like tonight’s.
Russell Westbrook couldn’t help but smile.
Durant left his running mate in Oklahoma City for the Golden State Warriors in a controversial decision that stunned NBA players, executives and fans alike.
The Warriors overcame a 3-1 deficit to eliminate the Thunder in last season’s Western Conference Finals. They went on to blow a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals, falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7. The Finals loss paved the way for Durant to join Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green in Golden State.
The Warriors and Thunder have played twice this season, each time at Oracle Arena in Oakland. Golden State won those two contests by a combined 47 points.
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