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USA Today via Reuters

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USA Today via Reuters

The Phoenix Suns are on cloud nine as they recently acquired Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster trade. After the conclusion of the trade deadline, Suns fans seemed naturally excited to see KD on the court, as the two-time NBA champion’s presence on their roster immediately puts the Desert franchise in title contention. Last night, Durant visited the Footprint arena and received a warm welcome from the fans. As a result of this, the 13x All-Star was seen beaming with joy. However, NBA fans didn’t quite like the way he received the warm welcome and therefore, poured in their thoughts on social media.

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Durant is currently sidelined due to an injury that he endured last month and is not expected to return until the All-Star break. Therefore, as of now, the Suns fans have to make do with seeing him on the courtside.

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Suns fans gave Kevin Durant a warm welcome

On Tuesday night, the Phoenix Suns locked horns with the Sacramento Kings and came out victorious. After KD’s presence lit up the arena, the Phoenix squad managed to sustain the mood with a dominant 120-109 showing. Devin Booker led the 2021 NBA Western Conference Champions to victory with a brilliant 32-2-5 showing.

KD is certainly going to receive a lot of love from the Suns fans as with his addition, now, the Suns could finally be seen as one of the top contenders for the championship this season. The Suns have a high chance of winning the coveted gold trophy with the guidance of the trio of KD, Chris Paul, and Devin Booker.

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NBA fans reflected on KD receiving a standing ovation from the fans

While the Suns fans showered their love on Durant, NBA fans had something different to say. They took to Twitter to express their thoughts and opinions. Most of them trolled KD by calling him a ‘snake’ and a ‘super team merchant’. Seemingly, the fans didn’t hold back with their words. While a few users wished him good luck on his new journey in the valley, most fans didn’t have very favorable opinions.

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Here are some of the reactions of the fans:

Do you think KD will win a chip at Phoenix? Please let us know in the comments below.

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Ayush Roy is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports, with a keen interest in trades and matchups. He has contributed over 500 articles to date, showcasing his expertise in the field. Ayush's favorite activity, apart from writing about teams in the NBA, is diving deep into the economics of the popular league. His unique approach to combining financial aspects with core-sport stories is a testament to his creativity and analytical skills. Ayush draws inspiration from analyses by famous commentators, observing each season's dynamics, and incorporating a financial perspective into his work. His writing is characterized by transparency and credibility, evident in his pieces about the re-purchase of the Philadelphia 76ers amidst an NBA lockout in 2011 and how the Nike-Air Jordans deal remodeled apparel endorsements by basketballers. Ayush shares a fascination for many other sports, but his love for basketball remains unparalleled. He is also a music-lover and spends his time honing his skills on the guitar when he is not sweating it out at the gym.

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