In the NBA regular season, basketable Nets 122-118 beat the Hornets at home. Durant was interviewed after the game.
When the reporter asked what he had learned from Kobe, Durant replied, “really don’t be a clumsy girl.”
He then said: “At the age of 23, I think the whole world is around me, but I will take Kobe as an example. He doesn’t talk much. He treats the competition, the attitude of the teammates and daily life is very modest. As I said, he and Jordan are the objects I follow on and off the court. I know it will make me better.”
Durant played in 36 minutes and a half, made 12 shots in 19, 2 out of 5 in 3, 3 out of 3 free throws, and scored 29 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists.