Kevin Durant to US Nuggets fans: 'Trolling you cornballs for rooting against us is a part of the game'
Mike Smith: Cheering against Team USA? You mean, like all of those Americans who were making fun of Noah Lyles not winning gold in his latest race? Good ol’ double standards. Kevin Durant: To all you Nuggets fans, nobody gives a fuck who yall lames believe is the best player in the league, players got major respect for Jok, we don’t worship him like yall do but most are in awe of his brilliance. Trolling you cornballs for rooting against us is apart of the game. Deal wit it
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Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Didn’t realize this when we did our pod… USA was down 78-67 with 7:30 left, Jokic missed a 3, then USA made TEN shots in a row. Holy hell.
KD 3
Book 3
KD 2
Embiid 2 + 2 (+1) + 2
LeBron 2
Curry 3
LeBron 2
Curry 2
Then…
LeBron missed 3
KD 2
Curry 2 FTs
youtu.be/1R4IaH7Jna0?si… – 2:07 AM
Didn’t realize this when we did our pod… USA was down 78-67 with 7:30 left, Jokic missed a 3, then USA made TEN shots in a row. Holy hell.
KD 3
Book 3
KD 2
Embiid 2 + 2 (+1) + 2
LeBron 2
Curry 3
LeBron 2
Curry 2
Then…
LeBron missed 3
KD 2
Curry 2 FTs
youtu.be/1R4IaH7Jna0?si… – 2:07 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steph Curry keys huge #TeamUSA comeback over Serbia. KD calls it “godlike.” Curry: “To come back the way we did, I’ve seen a lot of Team USA basketball and that was a special one.” #olympics nypost.com/2024/08/08/spo… – 10:51 PM
Steph Curry keys huge #TeamUSA comeback over Serbia. KD calls it “godlike.” Curry: “To come back the way we did, I’ve seen a lot of Team USA basketball and that was a special one.” #olympics nypost.com/2024/08/08/spo… – 10:51 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
USA’s Kevin Durant on Stephen Curry’s 36 points and nine three-pointers in semifinal win over Serbia: “Man, that was a God-like performance.” – 6:41 PM
USA’s Kevin Durant on Stephen Curry’s 36 points and nine three-pointers in semifinal win over Serbia: “Man, that was a God-like performance.” – 6:41 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Gold medal game Kevin Durant
2021 vs. France: 29 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST, 1 BLK, 9-for-18
2016 vs. Serbia: 30 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK, 10-for-19
2012 vs. Spain: 30 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 8-for-18
2010 vs. Turkey: 28 PTS, 5 REB, 2 BLK, 10-for-17 – 6:36 PM
Gold medal game Kevin Durant
2021 vs. France: 29 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST, 1 BLK, 9-for-18
2016 vs. Serbia: 30 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK, 10-for-19
2012 vs. Spain: 30 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 8-for-18
2010 vs. Turkey: 28 PTS, 5 REB, 2 BLK, 10-for-17 – 6:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Who you got?
#TeamUSA or host France for #Paris2024 Olympic gold?
Americans last unbeaten team.
France topped previous unbeatens Canada, Germany to play for gold.
Rematch of 2020 gold medal game played in 2021 in Tokyo amid pandemic.
USA 87-82. Kevin Durant 29 points. #Suns pic.x.com/emzdlggrcg – 6:20 PM
Who you got?
#TeamUSA or host France for #Paris2024 Olympic gold?
Americans last unbeaten team.
France topped previous unbeatens Canada, Germany to play for gold.
Rematch of 2020 gold medal game played in 2021 in Tokyo amid pandemic.
USA 87-82. Kevin Durant 29 points. #Suns pic.x.com/emzdlggrcg – 6:20 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
In every single Olympic game Team USA had a different leading scorer 🔥 #Paris2024
🇺🇸 Kevin Durant – 23 vs 🇷🇸
🇺🇸 Bam Adebayo – 18 vs 🇸🇸
🇺🇸 Anthony Edwards – 26 vs 🇵🇷
🇺🇸 Devin Booker – 18 vs 🇧🇷
🇺🇸 Stephen Curry – 36 vs 🇷🇸 pic.x.com/9xkunyvfx8 – 6:20 PM
In every single Olympic game Team USA had a different leading scorer 🔥 #Paris2024
🇺🇸 Kevin Durant – 23 vs 🇷🇸
🇺🇸 Bam Adebayo – 18 vs 🇸🇸
🇺🇸 Anthony Edwards – 26 vs 🇵🇷
🇺🇸 Devin Booker – 18 vs 🇧🇷
🇺🇸 Stephen Curry – 36 vs 🇷🇸 pic.x.com/9xkunyvfx8 – 6:20 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
My biggest argument for Jayson Tatum – and this shouldn’t be an argument – is that you can play LeBron and Tatum and Steph and KD and Embiid and switch almost everything and you have the best point guard in the world to still run your offense – 5:41 PM
My biggest argument for Jayson Tatum – and this shouldn’t be an argument – is that you can play LeBron and Tatum and Steph and KD and Embiid and switch almost everything and you have the best point guard in the world to still run your offense – 5:41 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Kevin Durant on Olympic final vs France: “It’s going to be the most watched game. I’m excited for the challenge and tonight it was a great test for us. We know what we made of, we know what we can do.” – 5:26 PM
Kevin Durant on Olympic final vs France: “It’s going to be the most watched game. I’m excited for the challenge and tonight it was a great test for us. We know what we made of, we know what we can do.” – 5:26 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
LeBron/Steph/KD. on the same team. at their zeniths. competing in the highest stakes tournament concurrently for the first and last time ever. no need to worry about falling into hyperbole today, it was well worth the wait. – 5:23 PM
LeBron/Steph/KD. on the same team. at their zeniths. competing in the highest stakes tournament concurrently for the first and last time ever. no need to worry about falling into hyperbole today, it was well worth the wait. – 5:23 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Kevin Durant: “When you come to the Olympics, you see the pride representing your country. You see the pride that Serbia has for their country. You see fans singing the anthem during the game. We love playing for the US, especially when a lot of bullshit goes on in our country.” – 5:22 PM
Kevin Durant: “When you come to the Olympics, you see the pride representing your country. You see the pride that Serbia has for their country. You see fans singing the anthem during the game. We love playing for the US, especially when a lot of bullshit goes on in our country.” – 5:22 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
On the plus side, we are one game away from Kevin Durant tweeting “World Champion of what?” – 5:18 PM
On the plus side, we are one game away from Kevin Durant tweeting “World Champion of what?” – 5:18 PM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
That’s the best game in USA Olympic game ever, right?
Better than 2008 Spain.
LeBron, Curry AND KD all cooking.
17-point comeback.
Against the best player in the world.
The full Embiid rollercoaster.
Bogdanovic and Carmelo yapping.
It had everything. – 5:15 PM
That’s the best game in USA Olympic game ever, right?
Better than 2008 Spain.
LeBron, Curry AND KD all cooking.
17-point comeback.
Against the best player in the world.
The full Embiid rollercoaster.
Bogdanovic and Carmelo yapping.
It had everything. – 5:15 PM
Rob Peterson @ShotDrJr
I am gonna miss LeBron, KD and Steph when they retire. We have been blessed to see them play. – 5:15 PM
I am gonna miss LeBron, KD and Steph when they retire. We have been blessed to see them play. – 5:15 PM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Kevin Durant on Steph Curry:
“That was a godlike performance. God was with him tonight. It was one of the greatest games I’ve ever seen him play.” – 5:14 PM
Kevin Durant on Steph Curry:
“That was a godlike performance. God was with him tonight. It was one of the greatest games I’ve ever seen him play.” – 5:14 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
LeBron, KD and Curry in the 4th quarter for Team USA: pic.x.com/qmr6qfoxdf – 5:11 PM
LeBron, KD and Curry in the 4th quarter for Team USA: pic.x.com/qmr6qfoxdf – 5:11 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
LeBron James and Kevin Durant celebrate with Stephen Curry after USA Basketball comes back for a 95-91 victory over Serbia in the semifinals pic.x.com/g9vhdunak5 – 5:05 PM
LeBron James and Kevin Durant celebrate with Stephen Curry after USA Basketball comes back for a 95-91 victory over Serbia in the semifinals pic.x.com/g9vhdunak5 – 5:05 PM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
Kevin Durant, on patriotism, and playing for Team USA:
“A lot of bullshit happens in our country. But a lot of great things happen, too.” pic.x.com/qxzv1eykg1 – 5:03 PM
Kevin Durant, on patriotism, and playing for Team USA:
“A lot of bullshit happens in our country. But a lot of great things happen, too.” pic.x.com/qxzv1eykg1 – 5:03 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
I’m thinking Yabu and Lessort might have less success against LBJ, KD, AD and BAM than they had against Canada and Germany. – 4:57 PM
I’m thinking Yabu and Lessort might have less success against LBJ, KD, AD and BAM than they had against Canada and Germany. – 4:57 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I hope it’s not lost on anyone that the starters + Kevin Durant were the lineup that fueled that Team USA comeback. He and Devin Booker played the entire 4th.
Gold medal game means it’s time to cut those rotations a bit. – 4:54 PM
I hope it’s not lost on anyone that the starters + Kevin Durant were the lineup that fueled that Team USA comeback. He and Devin Booker played the entire 4th.
Gold medal game means it’s time to cut those rotations a bit. – 4:54 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Curry huge, Durant with the clutch basket, but Embiid, don’t forget Embiid. – 4:52 PM
Curry huge, Durant with the clutch basket, but Embiid, don’t forget Embiid. – 4:52 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Turns out putting Steph and LeBron and Durant on the floor at the same time is kinda a smart thing – 4:51 PM
Turns out putting Steph and LeBron and Durant on the floor at the same time is kinda a smart thing – 4:51 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Steph carried the offense, LeBron’s activity kept the team team within reach and Embiid’s offense closed the gap before KD and Steph finished it.
That was fun. – 4:51 PM
Steph carried the offense, LeBron’s activity kept the team team within reach and Embiid’s offense closed the gap before KD and Steph finished it.
That was fun. – 4:51 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
It’s still LeBron. It’s still Steph. It’s still KD. Freaking all-timers. – 4:50 PM
It’s still LeBron. It’s still Steph. It’s still KD. Freaking all-timers. – 4:50 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Incredible game. Phenomenal win. Curry, James, Durant come up huge to pull it out for USA against sensational Serbian effort. Very, very much like semis in Sydney vs. Lithuania, the game when we knew the world truly was catching up. – 4:50 PM
Incredible game. Phenomenal win. Curry, James, Durant come up huge to pull it out for USA against sensational Serbian effort. Very, very much like semis in Sydney vs. Lithuania, the game when we knew the world truly was catching up. – 4:50 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
When Team USA was pushed to the brink, they went with Curry, Booker, LeBron, Durant and Embiid to close it out.
Amazing to see LeBron, Durant and Steph band together for a chance to win Gold. – 4:50 PM
When Team USA was pushed to the brink, they went with Curry, Booker, LeBron, Durant and Embiid to close it out.
Amazing to see LeBron, Durant and Steph band together for a chance to win Gold. – 4:50 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Team USA wins 4thQ 32-15 and beats Serbia by 4. Steph Curry was incredible with 36 pts, 9 3s. Durant & Embiid came alive in 4th. Great game plan/execution by Serbia, led by double figures for a long time. – 4:50 PM
Team USA wins 4thQ 32-15 and beats Serbia by 4. Steph Curry was incredible with 36 pts, 9 3s. Durant & Embiid came alive in 4th. Great game plan/execution by Serbia, led by double figures for a long time. – 4:50 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Of course it was Steph, LeBron and KD making the big plays down the stretch. They carried Team USA the same way they’ve been carrying the NBA for the better part of two decades. – 4:50 PM
Of course it was Steph, LeBron and KD making the big plays down the stretch. They carried Team USA the same way they’ve been carrying the NBA for the better part of two decades. – 4:50 PM
Carl Steward @stewardsfolly
Curry and Durant save the day. Like old times. Steph yet another chapter for his incredible legacy. – 4:49 PM
Curry and Durant save the day. Like old times. Steph yet another chapter for his incredible legacy. – 4:49 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
The old guard came through again. Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and LeBron James won that game for USA. – 4:49 PM
The old guard came through again. Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and LeBron James won that game for USA. – 4:49 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Team USA beats Serbia 95-91 despite trailing by as many as 17 thanks to a much-needed Steph Curry Game (36 points, 8 rebounds, 12-19 FG, 9-14 3P).
Kevin Durant had 9 points on 4-8 FG, Devin Booker had 6 points on 2-of-4 FG.
Gold medal game against France on Saturday – 4:49 PM
Team USA beats Serbia 95-91 despite trailing by as many as 17 thanks to a much-needed Steph Curry Game (36 points, 8 rebounds, 12-19 FG, 9-14 3P).
Kevin Durant had 9 points on 4-8 FG, Devin Booker had 6 points on 2-of-4 FG.
Gold medal game against France on Saturday – 4:49 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
There was something more in that Curry/Durant hug. Two guys who’ve done it together before but both came through together in what was probably the biggest pressure spot either of them have ever been in. – 4:49 PM
There was something more in that Curry/Durant hug. Two guys who’ve done it together before but both came through together in what was probably the biggest pressure spot either of them have ever been in. – 4:49 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Huge shots by Steph and Bron and KD and Embiid down the stretch
That was cool – 4:48 PM
Huge shots by Steph and Bron and KD and Embiid down the stretch
That was cool – 4:48 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Kevin Durant picking up guards full court the entire fourth quarter. Think these guys don’t want this? – 4:43 PM
Kevin Durant picking up guards full court the entire fourth quarter. Think these guys don’t want this? – 4:43 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
There’s KD. Just needed some straight run. Weird I have to type that ABOUT KEVIN DURANT. – 4:33 PM
There’s KD. Just needed some straight run. Weird I have to type that ABOUT KEVIN DURANT. – 4:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant 3, Jokic called for foul on Davis as Jokic went through Davis trying to contest the shot.
Jokic 4 fouls. That could’ve been ugly with the way Davis fell back into Durant’s legs.
Durant’s OK.
Booker 3. Team USA only down 5. Timeout Serbia with 7:17 left in the game. – 4:31 PM
Durant 3, Jokic called for foul on Davis as Jokic went through Davis trying to contest the shot.
Jokic 4 fouls. That could’ve been ugly with the way Davis fell back into Durant’s legs.
Durant’s OK.
Booker 3. Team USA only down 5. Timeout Serbia with 7:17 left in the game. – 4:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant scores first basket at end of 3rd. Team USA down 13 going into the 4th quarter. #TeamUSA #Paris2024 #Suns – 4:22 PM
Durant scores first basket at end of 3rd. Team USA down 13 going into the 4th quarter. #TeamUSA #Paris2024 #Suns – 4:22 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
If I’m Team USA I’m starting Kevin Durant in the second half and telling LeBron to feed KD on off-ball actions. – 3:58 PM
If I’m Team USA I’m starting Kevin Durant in the second half and telling LeBron to feed KD on off-ball actions. – 3:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Serbia 54-43 half.
Nikola Jokic 9 points, 7 assists, 3 rebounds. Aleksa Avramovic 15 points. Team 10-of-19 on 3s.
Steph Curry 20 (6-of-9 on 3s). LeBron James 9. Team: 9-of-19 on 3s.
Kevin Durant 0 points (0-for-1 FG). Devin Booker 3 points (1-of-3 FG) #Suns #TeamUSA #Paris2024 – 3:56 PM
Serbia 54-43 half.
Nikola Jokic 9 points, 7 assists, 3 rebounds. Aleksa Avramovic 15 points. Team 10-of-19 on 3s.
Steph Curry 20 (6-of-9 on 3s). LeBron James 9. Team: 9-of-19 on 3s.
Kevin Durant 0 points (0-for-1 FG). Devin Booker 3 points (1-of-3 FG) #Suns #TeamUSA #Paris2024 – 3:56 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
KD took one shot in the first half. That should not be possible – 3:56 PM
KD took one shot in the first half. That should not be possible – 3:56 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Would imagine we see a ton of KD in the second half. Will be interesting to see how much faith Kerr has with Ant. – 3:53 PM
Would imagine we see a ton of KD in the second half. Will be interesting to see how much faith Kerr has with Ant. – 3:53 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The US is down 54-43 at halftime. Curry leads Team USA with 20 points on 7-10 FG (6-9 3P), and he, LeBron and Embiid have combined for 36 of their 43 points.
Booker has 3 points on 1-3 FG, Durant has yet to score and has only gotten 1 shot – 3:48 PM
The US is down 54-43 at halftime. Curry leads Team USA with 20 points on 7-10 FG (6-9 3P), and he, LeBron and Embiid have combined for 36 of their 43 points.
Booker has 3 points on 1-3 FG, Durant has yet to score and has only gotten 1 shot – 3:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant checking back in. 1:11 left in half. #TeamUSA down 14 late in 1st half. #Paris2024 – 3:45 PM
Durant checking back in. 1:11 left in half. #TeamUSA down 14 late in 1st half. #Paris2024 – 3:45 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Kevin Durant has been on the bench far too long. Tighten the rotation and lean on the stars in big games.
Still remarkable to see LeBron be able to turn it on when need be. – 3:44 PM
Kevin Durant has been on the bench far too long. Tighten the rotation and lean on the stars in big games.
Still remarkable to see LeBron be able to turn it on when need be. – 3:44 PM
David Morrow @_DavidMorrow
Kerr just rocking with the starting lineup right now and not playing KD/AD is insane – 3:33 PM
Kerr just rocking with the starting lineup right now and not playing KD/AD is insane – 3:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Got Jokic checking James on that last possession. Didn’t result in bucket on that possession.
Durant has yet to score. Taken just one shot. Just picked up his 2nd foul. – 3:31 PM
Got Jokic checking James on that last possession. Didn’t result in bucket on that possession.
Durant has yet to score. Taken just one shot. Just picked up his 2nd foul. – 3:31 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
It’s time to get Kevin Durant interested, no? Can’t remember seeing him get a touch – 3:31 PM
It’s time to get Kevin Durant interested, no? Can’t remember seeing him get a touch – 3:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Advantage Team USA has is having Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Anthony Davis and Bam Adebayo coming off the bench.
Those four out there with Curry, who is on fire to start.
Serbia may be able nullify that with the familiarity it has having played Team USA twice. Up 25-20. – 3:15 PM
Advantage Team USA has is having Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Anthony Davis and Bam Adebayo coming off the bench.
Those four out there with Curry, who is on fire to start.
Serbia may be able nullify that with the familiarity it has having played Team USA twice. Up 25-20. – 3:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant, Davis in.
Booker, Embiid out. #TeamUSA down 23-18. #Paris2024 – 3:11 PM
Durant, Davis in.
Booker, Embiid out. #TeamUSA down 23-18. #Paris2024 – 3:11 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Doing a parlay boost for today’s USA-Serbia game because it’s August and I have to start getting into boost shape for NFL.
We’re backing the scoring buddies Ant + KD both to score 10+ points today.
Boosted from -165 to +100 on @FDSportsbook pic.x.com/dri1ddcfzp – 10:54 AM
Doing a parlay boost for today’s USA-Serbia game because it’s August and I have to start getting into boost shape for NFL.
We’re backing the scoring buddies Ant + KD both to score 10+ points today.
Boosted from -165 to +100 on @FDSportsbook pic.x.com/dri1ddcfzp – 10:54 AM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Kevin Durant will never forget watching Simone Biles in person. Steph Curry is still smiling about the Team USA boat. Devin Booker, handycam in tow, is all-in on skateboarding.
Talking with NBA stars about their favorite Paris memories, @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/56872… – 8:00 AM
Kevin Durant will never forget watching Simone Biles in person. Steph Curry is still smiling about the Team USA boat. Devin Booker, handycam in tow, is all-in on skateboarding.
Talking with NBA stars about their favorite Paris memories, @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/56872… – 8:00 AM
More on this storyline
Tommy Beer: KD on Steph: “It was God talking through him tonight” pic.x.com/6sz8xeza90 -via Twitter @TommyBeer / August 9, 2024
ClutchPoints: “Everyone in here gonna remember this night for the rest of their lives… That’s how special this is.” Kevin Durant after Team USA’s comeback win over Serbia 🗣️ (via @usabasketball) pic.x.com/gthuhcfyqb -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / August 8, 2024
Gerald Bourguet: Devin Booker is now a team-best +112 through 10 games for Team USA. The next-closest is Steph Curry at +82. Kevin Durant, despite only playing in 5 games for the US, is tied with LeBron James for 3rd at +77 -via Twitter @GeraldBourguet / August 8, 2024