Before each game they worked together on the court, reaching for the same goal.
A skinny 6-foot-9 forward — a teenager who was a second overall pick — and a coach tasked with his development. The player was given a schedule to create a routine so he could learn habits that would stay with him throughout his career.
It’s also the story of then-SuperSonics/Thunder assistant Brian Keefe and Kevin Durant.
“Taught me everything I know,” said Durant, a seven-time All-Star and league most valuable player in the 2013-14 season.