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Knicks pulling out all the stops for Kevin Durant

Not only can center DeAndre Jordan help the Knicks mentor their younger players and clear off cap space at the end of the season with his expiring contract, but they’re also hoping that he can help them lure Kevin Durant to the Big Apple.

Stefan Bondy of the NY Daily News reported on Tuesday that the Knicks look at Jordan as someone who can help them sign Durant this coming offseason due to the fact that they’re very good friends.

As Bondy points out, the only reason Durant ever thought about signing with the Los Angeles Clippers before landing with the Golden State Warriors, is because of Jordan.

Both Jordan and Durant have known each other for…