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Knicks respond to Kevin Durant's comments on brand not being 'cool'

Julius Randle of the New York Knicks speaks with reporters during Media Day on Sept. 30, 2019. Photo Credit: James Escher

GREENBURGH, N.Y. — The Knicks had the day off Tuesday, but didn’t exactly get a peaceful respite, instead hearing Kevin Durant explain why free agents — like himself — passed on the chance to join the franchise this summer. Back in the gym Wednesday the Knicks answered back.

In a radio interview on Hot 97, Durant explained, “I think a lot of fans look at the Knicks as a brand and expect these younger players who, in their lifetime, don’t remember the Knicks being good.