“Everybody Enjoyed It”: Kevin Durant Says His Bruce Brown Exchange Highlights What’s Missing in Today’s NBA

Kevin Durant and Bruce Brown

Kevin Durant enjoys altercations. His exchanges with random fans on social media over the years have been a testament to that. Even when on-court skirmishes make for ugly viewing, the future Hall of Famer often comes forward to defend them, as he did earlier today following his tussle with former teammate, Bruce Brown.

Brown clashed with Durant during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ clash against the Rockets, which the Mile High City side ultimately lost 115-101. The relationship between the two players also appears to have suffered quite a bit of damage, going by how Brown described the situation in the postgame press conference.

Durant, meanwhile, remains relaxed. He’s an old-timer who feels the altercation was important, not just for the players to get things out of their systems but also for the viewers, who don’t get to see moments like these too often in the NBA nowadays.

Well, Durant didn’t just talk trash. He also hit a few emotes on court, which must’ve irked Brown and the rest of the Nuggets even more. After hitting a three, the two-time NBA champ went back to his own half dancing. It’s not a sight you see every day, but one that reaffirms Durant’s competitiveness.

Responding to Brown’s comments about him “crossing the line”, Durant admitted that it was exactly what he wanted to do. “It’s basketball. There ain’t no respect, no love…” 

“Everybody enjoyed it, the fans enjoyed the game, Bruce and Tim Hardaway [Jr.] didn’t probably enjoy it…” he added, cheekily. “That’s basketball. A lot of people say that’s missing from the game…it was a fun game, glad we got the win…” 

Durant didn’t look like a man holding a grudge against Brown or anyone on the Nuggets’ roster. He genuinely appeared to enjoy the moment, and that’s what he wants fans to do as well. That said, neither Brown nor Durant revealed what was actually said on the court though KD did admit he crossed the line.

Brown simply asked the reporter to move on to another question during his interview, while Durant explained that what’s said on the court should remain there.

Post Edited By: Somin Bhattacharjee

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Somin Bhattacharjee

Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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