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Kevin Durant is undoubtedly one of the best players in the league. Blessed with great physicality and a shooting prowess like no other, he is right up there with the best of the best. Moreover, he never fails to indulge in banter and trash-talking.

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KD is a known trash talker on the court and he very often backs his talk with his game. This is not restricted to the basketball court only. Durant indulges in online debates on social media platforms frequently and he is widely criticized for this habit.

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Interestingly enough, he roasted two young fans brutally. They happened to be fans of the New York Knicks, the Brooklyn Nets’ city rivals.

The two young fans tried to grab KD’s attention before his game against the Knicks and Durant was kind enough to interact with them. On his way to the locker room, he gave the fans a fist bump and brutally roasted them and their team.

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He told, “Take them jerseys off!” trying to give them a harsh reality check regarding which New York-based team is the best.

KD’s record against the New York Knicks

The New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets share a historical rivalry with both based in the city of New York. Naturally, one of the best players in the Nets, Kevin Durant, is expected to perform well against the rivals.

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Playing against the Knicks, he has an insane record of 20-3. Moreover, he has great stats all around. KD averages 29.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 5.5 assists against them.

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How was Kevin Durant this season?

The Brooklyn Nets boasted of having one of the best squads in the league. However, they failed to make it far into the playoffs. The Nets crashed out of the playoffs after a 4-0 sweep by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.

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Durant, on the other hand, had a decent season individually. Despite suffering an injury that kept him out for a long time, he continued to perform on the court. Moreover, he was one of the MVP leaders for some time. KD ended the season averaging 29.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 6.4 assists. 

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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