Kevin Durant gives honest opinion about Victor Wembanyama after getting EMBARRASSED in loss to Spurs

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has high praise for San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama.

Kevin Durant gives honest opinion about Victor Wembanyama after getting EMBARRASSED in loss to Spurs

Kevin Durant and Victor Wembanyama (Credits: SI and SB Nation)

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Phoenix Suns 115-114 in the final seconds of a dramatic NBA match after pulling off an amazing comeback. In addition to the final score, Kevin Durant‘s unabashed admiration for young basketball prodigy Victor Wembanyama also contributed to the game’s intensity.

Durant’s recognition emphasized Wembanyama’s extraordinary abilities and potential, which resonated with the basketball community.

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Durant said:

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He is a unique player who is going to be a force in this league for a long time.

The Spurs’ hero was Keldon Johnson, who led the comeback with a brilliant effort that included 27 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals. This was during the dramatic change of events. Johnson’s outstanding performance in the second half produced eighteen pivotal points. The emerging star, Wembanyama, proved he was capable of making an effect on the game when it mattered most with his 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocks.

On the other hand, Durant, who is leading the Suns, put up a heroic display of 26 points, 7 assists, and 2 steals. NBA matches are unpredictable and exciting, as evidenced by the Suns’ defeat to the Spurs despite Durant’s strong effort. Fans can expect more thrilling moments and intense competitions in the next games as the league continues to witness the emergence of Wembanyama.

Kevin Durant’s reaction to discovering he’s Victor Wembanyama’s favorite basketball player

When the Suns and Spurs faced off on Halloween night, basketball legend Kevin Durant and rising prodigy Victor Wembanyama took the court for the first time in a much-anticipated NBA matchup. Wembanyama’s recent admission that Durant was one of his all-time favorite NBA players brought attention to the matchup.

Victor Wembanyama and Kevin Durant
Victor Wembanyama and Kevin Durant (Credits: ESPN)

Durant, known for his wit, responded to the admiration with humor, quipping:

It means I'm old.

This interaction brought to light the sharp generational divide in the league. Currently, in his 16th NBA season, Durant was selected in the 2007 NBA Draft, when Wembanyama was just three years old and the SuperSonics were still a major player in the league.

Durant, who is 35 years old, is the oldest player in the Phoenix roster and the twenty-third-oldest player overall in the NBA. For Durant, facing the 19-year-old rookie whom he had previously inspired was a sobering reminder of both the passing of time and his long career in the game.

In addition to giving Durant’s remark more nuance and highlighting his esteemed standing in the league, Wembanyama’s appreciation for the veteran player highlighted the enduring impact the player has had on younger players. The match represented the smooth fusion of basketball’s history, present, and future and highlighted the changing dynamics of the NBA.

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