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Swati Bhatia
In the high-stakes world of the NBA, player trades and team switches are common, often leaving athletes with a burning desire to prove their former teams wrong.
Some NBA stars did exactly that when they played against their former side. Here are the top 5 NBA stars who got sweet revenge by destroying their former teams.
Chris Paul vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Chris Paul was traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Houston Rockets in 2018. Facing the Clippers, Paul scored 29 points and dished out 10 assists.
James Harden vs. Houston Rockets
After a tensed exit from the Houston Rockets, James Harden returned with the Brooklyn Nets to deliver a triple-double masterclass.
Kawhi Leonard vs. San Antonio Spurs
Kawhi Leonard departed from the San Antonio Spurs in 2018. When he returned as a Toronto Raptor, Leonard scored 25 points and secured 8 rebounds.
Kevin Durant vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Kevin Durant moved from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Golden State Warriors in 2016. Durant scored 34 points and grabbing 9 rebounds when he faced Thunder.
LeBron James vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
After his controversial departure from the Cavaliers to join the Heat in 2010, LeBron James faced immense backlash. But the forward responded by scoring 38 points.