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'He showed everybody who Kevin Durant is'

LOS ANGELES -- When Kevin Durant first joined the Golden State Warriors nearly three years ago, he went through a bit of an adjustment period with his new teammates and coaches.

They'd go out of their way to make him feel comfortable in his new surroundings, often at their own expense on the offensive end. He'd go out of his way not to step on toes, as the new guy trying to blend into what was already a historically great team. It was rather sweet -- an example of Golden State's camaraderie that was so celebrated at the beginning of this dynastic run.