Another Olympic feather in Team USA’s hat! This time, the NBA phenom, Kevin Wayne Durant, has hit a big win against Puerto Rico in the final game. And guess what? Colorado Buffaloes HC Deion Sanders is gaga over the Phoenix Suns’ player’s outstanding performance on the global platform — so much so that Coach Prime took a moment from the fall camp to give Durant a shoutout. Like Deion keeps track of his performance and basketball, Durant also garners a deep interest in football. He even compares himself to an NFL quarterback.

The Buffs hardly have any time to catch a breath before the 2024 season kicks in! But Deion knows how to squeeze out some time to give due credit to phenoms like Durant. As captured by Well Off Media on August 4, Coach Prime gave an exclusive shoutout to Durant. On August 3, Saturday, in the final matchup of the Group Phase team USA had a massive win over Puerto Rico. Even though the game got off to a hot start with Puerto Rico taking charge of Durant’s team, Team USA soon got back to momentum. 

What makes it more special for the Slim Reaper is the fact that he went scoreless in the first quarter. However, in the second half, the NBA star was able to help his team build a lead and accomplished a 104-83 win. He himself scored 11 points and became the all-time leading scorer (483) and rebounder (126) in the men’s basketball team. This was enough to woo Deion who keeps a close eye on basketball. A thrilled Coach Prime started with, “Today I’m doing a tribute to my man KD. I don’t know if he has already accomplished it but he’s about to be the alltime leading scorer for the Olympic team.” 

He then continued to shower Durant with compliments, confessing his love for him, “I hope my information is correct but I get you love. I love you regardless, I don’t care if you lead score or not. I love you regardless baby.” Like Deion follows basketball, Durant too is hooked on the NFL and compares himself to a QB. 

Durant’s unexpected football insight

While the Phoenix star always has basketball in his mind, football often pays a visit, nudging him a little. Durant is one big fan of the Washington Commanders. After all, he was born in Washington DC, and raised in the DMV area. Before he headed off to showcase an absolute rage on the Olympics court, he sat for an interview with Kay Adams. Being the die-hard Commanders fan he is, the much-awaited question popped- his take on Washington’s first-round pick, Jayden Daniels. 

Little did Adams expect that he would end up comparing himself with Daniels. “I was a fan of the Heisman winner. He’s like the KD of college football with his body type,” highlighted Durant. His statement exposed how the basketball phenom follows the football sport to the t, “A guy that size that could move that well at that position, you tend to look at that body frame as like a wide receiver or skill position.” 

Both Daniels and Durant are unique in their own way. While the basketball star with his lanky stature plays like a guard, Daniels’ quickness and athleticism combined with his long frame and arm strength make him a dual threat. Now that Durant has a seal of approval from Deion, will that rev up his confidence? Do share your thoughts!