Kevin Durant’s relationship with Seattle is a complicated one. He was drafted by the Seattle Sonics and should have been the player return the once-great franchise to contention. Instead, the team left. Durant is now the star for the team whose very existence is a constant reminder of the NBA’s contempt for our city.
Durant continues to represent Seattle though, regularly wearing Sonics gear when he’s seen out in public. For whatever the reason, he seems to feel a connection to the city. It was no surprise when his name was announced as a participant for the Richard Sherman Celebrity Softball Game.