“High as f**k” – Kevin Durant shows up at DC Open to support US tennis star, NBA Twitter suggests he was STONED

Seems like Kevin Durant brought some "higher" vibes to the DC Open.

“High as f**k” – Kevin Durant shows up at DC Open to support US tennis star, NBA Twitter suggests he was STONED

Frances Tiafoe and Kevin Durant greet each other after Tiafoe's Tuesday evening win in Washington. (Credits: Ben Solomon/Mubadala Citi DC Open)

In a thrilling turn of events at the DC Open, NBA superstar Kevin Durant made a surprise appearance to witness Frances Tiafoe’s victory, igniting an electrifying atmosphere in the stands.

The Phoenix Suns forward is from Washington himself and is known to have regularly shown love to the city. Following the match, Durant joined his friend Tiafoe along with Rennae Stubbs for an on-court interview. The two entertained the crowd as they exchanged jokes and compliments about their athletic prowess.

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The Mubadala Citi DC Open on Tuesday night was a spectacular event that not only showcased the local tennis star Frances Tiafoe but also witnessed an unexpected appearance from Durant. The basketball superstar graced the match with his presence to show support for Tiafoe, who delivered an impressive performance, securing a hard-fought 7-6(5), 7-6(5) victory over Aslan Karatsev.

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After the match, Durant was quick to share some jokes, saying that his tennis skills are “nonexistent.” The 34-year-old also added, “There was a lot of energy in the building. I’m glad he(Tiafoe) got the win. He’s bringing that energy from this area. He represents right. We’re all proud of him.”

The American tennis sensation expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming support he received from NBA stars, saying, “Now I’m playing this tournament. People are here to see me. I’m packing it out. Doubles was nuts yesterday. Packed it out today. Guys like KD and [Kentavious] Caldwell-Pope and Gaff [Daniel Gafford] want to come see me play.”

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NBA fans react to Kevin Durant’s appearance at the DC Open

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Kevin Durant’s appearance at the DC Open may have invoked applause from tennis fans but NBA Twitter expressed a very different perspective. NBA fans on Twitter were quick to point out Durant was more suspectingly gleeful than usual. This led fans to conclude that Durant was under the influence of marijuana during his post-game interview.

It seems like Kevin Durant brought some “higher” vibes to the DC Open! The 6-foot-11 forward has been quite open about his advocacy for marijuana use, and it looks like his fans caught on to the playful antics. One fan jokingly pointed out that Durant wore sunglasses to hide his red eyes, “Glasses on at night for a reason lmao.”

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Kevin Durant’s advocacy for the use of weed in sports has been a topic of controversy and intrigue. The NBA superstar has been vocal about his support for more leniency regarding marijuana use in the league and even had a sit-down meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to discuss the matter.

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