Current NBA star Kevin Durant (R) is guarded by Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant during overtime in a game on Jan. 14, 2008, in Seattle.

"Durant's teammates have also been deeply affected by Bryant's death. Teams, players profiles, awards, stats, records and championships.This page features career information and stats about the two NBA superstars Kobe Bryant and Kevin DurantWho scored more points in his career? Caris LeVert has impressed quite a few people in the Disney bubble, but he garnered even more attention on Thursday.

"Durant entered the league in 2007 and matched up with Bryant 25 times in the regular season as a member of the Seattle SuperSonics and Oklahoma City Thunder. "The craft was the most important thing, and mastering it, and everything you learn from that is what you're gonna be in life. Who won more MVP awards? Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant spoke to reporters Tuesday about the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. LeBron James Shares an Epic Throwback Pic Featuring Kevin Durant and the Late Kobe Bryant . "It's still hard to process this," Durant said. Drake released a new music video on Friday, “Laugh Now Cry Later,” which features a Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. Kevin Durant admits it's still hard to process Kobe Bryant's death and Durant explains what Kobe meant to him. Kevin Durant on Kobe Bryant: 'As a young hooper, he meant the world to us' Share this article share tweet text email link Nick Friar. Check out Durant… @jhancockSN. Damian Lillard has been tearing it up in the bubble, but the Brooklyn Nets know how to survive a big performance from the guard. The Brooklyn Nets’ old pals in Philly are scuffling as they head into the 2020 NBA Playoffs. (1:22)"I felt like I knew him my whole life," Durant said after the Nets practice on Tuesday. Kobe has the edge in their overall record in those meeting -- beating Durant 14 times.Durant said that while Bryant was always encouraging, most of their conversations were brief and pointed. You know what I mean? Who won more championships? … Just having that time and those moments with Kobe, it was always about pressing forward. ""It's hard to keep going right now. As a basketball community, as the world as a whole, I know we're just mourning and sticking together when it comes to this. The two superstars battled in two playoff series and served as team-mates in the 2012 USA Olympics. Welcome to Nets Wire's European Union Experience. Kevin Durant has not been afraid to speak up this season and this time around he's named Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant the greatest to ever play the game. It’s one of those things as a young hooper, he meant the world to us.Durant expanded further on the impact of Bryant’s passing:It is hard to comprehend all of this. Still grieving, Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant spoke with the media on Tuesday about the horrific loss of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Over the nine years where their careers intersected, the two superstars faced off 25 times. Durant: Kobe meant the world to us young hoopers (1:22) "We see him grow up; we see him retiring, going into his second phase of life. Although many NBA players have spoken about Kobe Bryant following the Lakers legend’s death in a helicopter crash on Sunday, many of those who knew him well have taken time before speaking publicly on the tragedy.

Share this article share tweet text email link Andrew Joseph. Had Durant chosen UNC, he almost certainly would have found his way into the starting lineup (although Marvin Williams, the No.

This site is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the Brooklyn Nets or the NBA. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages. Share this article: Share this: Facebook; Twitter; And he poured everything into the game, and poured everything into everybody that was involved with him. Written By Jacob Hancock. "Durant was drafted into the league 11 years after Bryant.

"And he led by example -- so he came in and worked, and you seen it. LeBron James is a renowned basketball player …

Who led the season more times? ""Kobe didn't really have any long-winded messages for me as a player; it was just quick, short gems," Durant said.

As a competitor, you hated playing against him. Bryant was killed in a … Durant: Kobe meant the world to us young hoopers (1:22) Kevin Durant admits it's still hard to process Kobe Bryant's death and Durant explains what Kobe meant to him.