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KD & Kyrie: NBA Stars Exchange Love in China
7 Oct
Summary
- Durant and Irving are preparing for a preseason game in China.
- Both stars expressed mutual respect and admiration for each other's skills.
- The Rockets and Mavericks will play two games in China before opening night.
NBA stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are currently in China, engaging in promotional activities ahead of a highly anticipated preseason game between their teams, the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks.
During a media day event, Durant was asked about skills he would add from other players and specifically named Irving's ball-handling. He expressed that he felt he possessed most skills already but would be interested in Irving's exceptional ability with the ball.
Upon hearing Durant's compliments, Irving responded with warmth and respect, referring to Durant as his "brother." He conveyed that such acknowledgment from a peer like Durant was a significant honor. Irving also mentioned that he wished he could acquire certain aspects of Durant's game, highlighting the mutual respect and competitive drive between them.
The two teams are scheduled to play two games in China on October 9th and October 11th. Following their international stint, both franchises will return to the U.S. to face each other again for their official opening night on October 21st. Irving is notably returning from a torn ACL, making his performance in these upcoming games a key point of interest.
