Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant revealed Friday that things are all good with his former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook, telling the media they're "still cool."
"We’re going to compete against each other at the highest level," he continued, per Erik Horne of the Oklahoman. "We’re gonna have fun against each other."
The dynamic duo's eight seasons together in Oklahoma City ended in July, when Durant signed a two-year, $54.27 million deal with Golden State at the start of free agency.
Durant's comments come a little over a month after Westbrook signed an extension with the Thunder and commented on the two's relationship. "We've been together eight years," he said, per the Oklahoman's Anthony Slater. "You don't throw that away."
While the two are on good terms, Durant's latest comments seem to show a change of heart. After leaving the Thunder, he told Chinese outlet Sina (h/t SI Wire) that "our relationship probably won't ever be the same again."
It seems Durant's relationship with Westbrook was growing sour in OKC, though, fueling his departure. A person close to the 27-year-old ...
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Kevin Durant Comments on Relationship with Russell Westbrook
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