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Durant Returns: Skenes' Pitching Dominance Steals Show
11 Mar
Summary
- Kevin Durant returned to social media praising Paul Skenes.
- Skenes delivered four scoreless innings with 7 strikeouts.
- Team USA secured a spot in the knockout rounds.

NBA superstar Kevin Durant has reappeared on social media, with his first post since a brief hiatus focusing on the impressive pitching prowess of Paul Skenes. Durant shared his admiration for Skenes' World Baseball Classic debut, calling him "a dawg" after Skenes led the United States to a victory over Mexico.
Skenes showcased his high-velocity arsenal, consistently hitting 99.7 mph. He pitched four scoreless innings, striking out seven batters and allowing only one hit. This dominant performance has propelled Team USA to a 3-0 start in the tournament and secured their qualification for the knockout stages.
Durant's return to public posting follows controversy surrounding leaked messages from an alleged burner account. Despite the drama, Durant has stated his focus remains on the basketball season, suggesting his social media activity now is a move past prior "nonsense."




