The movement looked so precise and purposeful. This time, though, Kevin Durant made his footwork look distinguishable in another way.
The Warriors’ star rocked a dark green pair of his KD 11’s during Wednesday’s practice that ended once again with a shooting session with All-Star teammate Stephen Curry. Before that, Eric Housen, the Warriors’ director of team operations, immediately saw the symbolism in Durant’s footwear. Or, so he thought.
“Way to represent the A’s, KD!” Warriors coach Steve Kerr recalled Housen saying in reference to the Oakland Athletic’s wild-card appearance against the New York Yankees.
“Well, that too,” Durant said smiling.