The Golden State Warriors faced the Phoenix Suns in Phoenix on Saturday. This highly anticipated matchup featured an interesting storyline as Kevin Durant will face off against his former coach, Steve Kerr, and his former team. Ahead of the Suns vs. Warriors game, Kerr fielded questions on Durant in a pre-match press conference where he shared his admiration for the star forward.
Durant spent three seasons with Golden State. The partnership between Kerr and Durant was a defining era for the franchise. Kerr shared Durant’s decision to leave Golden State in 2019 to pursue a new chapter in his career.
“I love coaching Kevin. Um, he was amazing. Um, you know, obviously, two straight finals. I think it was clear at the end that he was ready to move on and take on a different challenge. We would’ve loved to have kept him forever, but it wasn’t meant to be,” Kerr said.
"We would've loved to have kept him forever, but it wasn't meant to be."
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“I love coaching Kevin. Um, he was amazing. Um, you know, obviously two straight finals. I think it was clear at the end that he was ready to move on and take on a different challenge. We would’ve loved to have kept him forever, but it wasn’t meant to be,” Kerr said.
During KD’s time at Golden State, the Warriors reached three consecutive NBA Finals and secured back-to-back championships in 2017 and 2018. Durant, who won two Finals MVP, then joined the Brooklyn Nets via a sign-and-trade deal.
Kevin Durant’s Suns Win Over Steve Kerr’s Warriors Team
Kevin Durant’s Suns defeated the Warriors on Sunday, 113-105. The game improved their standing to 11-8, while the Warriors dropped to 12-7. Durant, who recently clapped back at a fan after promoting sports betting, added 21 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists in the win. The Suns star is averaging 27.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game this season.
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Devin Booker was the lead scorer in the win, scoring 27 points against the Warriors. Grayson Allen added 17 points, and Tyus Jones had 19 points in the win. The Suns are now set to face the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.
