That Kevin Durant told him exactly? “ Next question », retorts Bruce Brown assuring that the Rockets star said the same thing to someone else during the game. The Rockets’ victory on the Nuggets floor was marked by an altercation between the two men.
At the end of the third quarter, the Nuggets player clapped in front of “KD” to chamber him after a basket. What followed was the classic collective scuffle, without seriousness. In slow motion, at the heart of the events, we can read on the lips of the Houston player, calling his opponent “ homeless » (« bum »).
« As a man, there are certain things you don’t say to another man “, reacted the Nuggets replacement, saying he was impatient to play again against the same opponent after this remark “ disrespectful “. As he left the field, he asked when the next clash would take place. Answer: March 11.
« I would have liked there to be a fight », Adds very seriously Bruce Brown, author of a double-double (12 points and 12 rebounds), causing collective laughter in the press room. The two former Nets teammates did not have to come to blows, while Kevin Durant admits to having gone too far on purpose.
Durant also targets a spectator
« I clearly wanted to go over the top tonight. It’s basketball. It’s between the lines. There is no respect, no love. Nothing. And people don’t show me love. They often cross the line with their physical aggression. It’s part of the game. Some can talk and play. Others don’t. I had to learn how to speak and play as a player. So I think Bruce is probably learning the same thing », Sends Kevin Durant, author of 31 points in the match.
Asked about his very demonstrative celebration after a 3-point basket six minutes from the end, KD said he aimed, this time, at a spectator who “ was talking crazy right before that ».
« So everyone enjoyed it. People and fans loved the match. Bruce and Tim Hardaway probably didn’t like it. It’s basketball. A lot of people say it’s missing from the game. When I do it, it’s a problem. I’m happy we won. I don’t celebrate it like it’s the title. We lost two games in a row. We wanted to win tonight. So, this is all within limits. Stay within limits with me », Continues Kevin Durant.
As for his former teammate, he is convinced that he will recover: “ I’m sure Bruce will be better in the next game after this, but tonight I was the one who crossed the line. » Continued in the next episode.
